La Junta's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Shadow Mountain Matadors as the La Junta Tigers made off with a 21-5 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their one-run performance the game before.
Gavin Denahy was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Tony Rodriguez was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
La Junta's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Shadow Mountain, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6-1 record this season.
La Junta will take on Forest Grove at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Shadow Mountain, they will face off against Coronado at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Shadow Mountain is facing Coronado at the right time seeing as Coronado is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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