Limon is 9-1 against Denver Christian since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Limon Badgers will be staying on the road to face off against the Denver Christian Thunder at 10:00 a.m. Limon will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
Limon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over Lyons.
The team relied heavily on Jordan Rockwell, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Lance Beedy was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Denver Christian entered their tilt with Lyons with 17 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 18. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Lions on Saturday.
Caleb Stork made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched. Stork has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Stork was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathan Buehrer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Patrick Elson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Limon's record now sits at 28-1. As for Denver Christian, their record is now 23-4.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Limon hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .369. However, it's not like Denver Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .416. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Limon skirted past Denver Christian 8-6 in their previous matchup back in March. Will Limon repeat their success, or does Denver Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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