The Kent Denver Sun Devils will head out on the road to square off against the St. Mary's Pirates at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Kent Denver has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Kent Denver is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Colorado Academy, falling 12-3.
Kent Denver saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Wilson, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, St. Mary's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They lost 11-5 to Manitou Springs. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Pirates have suffered since April 5th.
Simon Clune was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Kent Denver's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for St. Mary's, the defeat was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 9-5.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Kent Denver hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like St. Mary's struggles in that department as they've averaged .347. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Kent Denver took their victory against St. Mary's when the teams last played back in May of 2016 by a conclusive 14-1 score. Do the Sun Devils have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Pirates turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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