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| 05/14/22 - Home | 9-6 W |
| 05/07/22 - Home | 14-7 W |
| 05/07/22 - Home | 9-2 W |
| 06/10/21 - Neutral | 14-2 W |
| 06/07/21 - Away | 7-8 L |
| + 5 more games |
Manitou Springs and Buena Vista are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Mustangs will welcome the Demons at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Manitou Springs has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Manitou Springs is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Eaton just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They lost 15-5 to the Reds. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Mustangs have suffered since March 20th.
Logan Moore was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
Meanwhile, Buena Vista hadn't done well against La Junta recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Demons walked away with a 6-2 win over the Tigers.
Manitou Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Buena Vista, their victory bumped their record up to 7-9.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Manitou Springs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Buena Vista struggles in that department as they've averaged .459. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Manitou Springs was able to grind out a solid win over Buena Vista in their previous matchup back in May of 2022, winning 9-6. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Demons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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