Custer County has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Las Animas Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Custer County fell victim to Monte Vista and their airtight pitching crew in Friday's second game. They suffered a tough 20-0 defeat at the hands of the Pirates. Custer County has struggled against Monte Vista recently, as their contest in Friday's second game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Las Animas came tearing into in Friday's second game's matchup with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.9 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Lions by a score of 11-6.
TJ Ortiz made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Ortiz has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ortiz was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Orion Martinez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Logan Servaes, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Custer County's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Las Animas, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Custer County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Las Animas struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Custer County suffered a grim 21-15 defeat to Las Animas in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will Custer County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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