There's no place like home for Pueblo West, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They blew past the Pueblo South Colts 12-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Pueblo West considering their two-run performance the game before.
Cameron Mares tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Logan King, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Mares, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
On Pueblo South's side, Caeden Hererra was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
Even though they lost, Pueblo South hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
The victory got Pueblo West back to even at 8-8. As for Pueblo South, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pueblo West will take on Pine Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pueblo South, they will be playing at home against Greeley West at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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