The Flatirons Academy Bison will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Denver Christian Thunder at 3:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Denver Christian is hoping to do on Thursday what Otis couldn't on Monday: put an end to Flatirons Academy's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Flatirons Academy put the hurt on Otis with a sharp 11-2 victory.
Carson Gabbert made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over 5.1 innings pitched. Gabbert has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gabbert was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rex Beck, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Jude Meyer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
Meanwhile, Denver Christian came tearing into Tuesday's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 21-3 margin over the Mustangs.
Like Flatirons Academy, Denver Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Caleb Stork. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Stork was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nolan Epperhart, who went 3-for-3 with four runs and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Nathan Buehrer, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Flatirons Academy's win bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Denver Christian, their victory was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-4.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Flatirons Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .573. However, it's not like Denver Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .509. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Flatirons Academy suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Denver Christian in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Flatirons Academy 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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