For the second straight game, Colton will face off against Salem Academy. The Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Colton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Colton got the win against Salem Academy by a conclusive 17-5. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won six matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Brady Casten was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Shanniak, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Colton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.1 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 10.
Colton's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-8. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Salem Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
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