For the second straight game, Fruita Monument will face off against Grand Junction. The Wildcats will square off against the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Fruita Monument fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Grand Junction on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (5-4), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. Their loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
For Grand Junction's part, Kolton Music looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Music has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Grand Junction let Tyler Johnson and Titus Forsyth run wild. Johnson got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run, while Forsyth went 1-for-3 with three RBI. That's the most RBI Forsyth has posted since back in May of 2024.
Grand Junction is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Fruita Monument, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 8-1 and their overall record down to 12-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Fruita Monument has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Grand Junction struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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