Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Colorado Academy). Everything went their way against the St. Helens Lions on Wednesday as Colorado Academy made off with an 8-2 victory. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Liam Driver was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Jordan Reiter and Riley Summers did most of the damage at the plate: Reiter scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Summers scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs Reiter has posted since back in May of 2024.
Mustangs
| 03/26/25 vs St. Helens | 8-2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Baker | 7-4 |
| 03/15/25 vs Roaring Fork | 2-0 |
| 03/11/25 @ University | 4-3 |
The victory keeps Colorado Academy at an undefeated 4-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average this season. As for St. Helens, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Looking ahead, Colorado Academy will be playing at home against The Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Colorado Academy's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while The Academy has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for St. Helens, they will head out to square off against Stayton at 4:30 p.m. on April 3.
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