It was a proper cat-fight when Grand Junction duked it out with Fruita Monument on Friday. The Tigers fell 6-3 to the Wildcats. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 5-4.
Grand Junction got a good showing from Kolton Music, who tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Music has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Tyler Johnson was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
Grand Junction's defeat dropped their record down to 16-7. As for Fruita Monument, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season.
Grand Junction does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fruita Monument, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Lakewood at 2:00 p.m. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.52 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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