The Academy was the 7-6 winner over Peak to Peak when they last played one another last Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Academy Wildcats fell just short of the Peak to Peak Pumas by a score of 7-5 on Thursday.
Xavier Turner was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Turner has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive pitching appearances. Turner was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Dylan Akers made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Tony Fabian was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Peak to Peak's side, they let Eddie Castilleja and A J Greene loose on the outfield. Castilleja scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Greene scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Owen Branscum, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
The Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 12-9. As for Peak to Peak, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. The Academy will take on Colorado Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Academy will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive. Peak to Peak will take on Fort Lupton at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Peak to Peak is facing Fort Lupton at the right time seeing as Fort Lupton is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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