Fort Lupton hasn't had much luck against Bennett recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Bluedevils will face off against the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. Fort Lupton has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Friday just wasn't the day for Fort Lupton's offense. They lost 16-0 to Liberty Common on Friday.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bennett). They blew past Englewood 15-3 on Wednesday. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Pirates recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
The team relied heavily on Evan Garner, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Victor Herrera also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Bennett always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Englewood only posted an OBP of .304.
Fort Lupton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Bennett, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Fort Lupton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 13 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Bennett struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Fort Lupton suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Bennett in their previous meeting back in March of 2025. Can the Bluedevils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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