The Thornton Trojans will square off against the Overland Blazers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Thornton and four for Overland.
Thornton's last matchup with Gateway could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Tuesday. The Trojans came up short against the Olympians, falling 13-3.
Thornton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cesar Camacaro, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
Meanwhile, Overland lost 9-2 to Adams City on Tuesday.
Ruben Luna and Jerome Mestas did some serious damage despite the final result: Luna got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, while Mestas went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Overland is 2-1 when Luna posts two or more stolen bases, but 2-6 otherwise. Bryson Riordan also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Overland's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Thornton, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Thornton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .495. However, it's not like Overland struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Thornton might still be hurting after the 14-4 defeat they got from Overland in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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