The Mead Mavericks will head out on the road to take on the Longmont Trojans at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Mead has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Mead ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They skirted past Longmont 3-2.
Ike Campbell spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Ryan St. Aubin was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Dalton Berg was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Mead's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Longmont, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.
Mead's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. Mead has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Longmont, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Mead continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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