The Weldon Valley Warriors will take on the Denver Academy Mustangs at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Weldon Valley will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Weldon Valley is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They took a 20-15 hit to the loss column at the hands of Front Range Baptist on Tuesday.
Zander Braun and Jon Smith did some serious damage despite the final result: Braun got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double, while Smith got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Devin Quint, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Denver Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against Front Range Christian, falling 11-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Mustangs were not able to get on the board.
Weldon Valley's loss was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-11-1. As for Denver Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Weldon Valley's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's match. The Warriors have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Denver Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Weldon Valley continue to outrun the ball?
Weldon Valley suffered a grim 19-7 defeat to Denver Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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