While La Junta's victory against Salida wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers had just enough and edged out the Spartans 4-2. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Calvin Hill made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because La Junta is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 5-12 otherwise. Hill was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Gavin Denahy
| 05/02/26 @ Salida | 3 |
| 05/02/26 @ Salida | 2 |
| 04/24/26 @ Manitou Springs | 1 |
| 04/24/26 @ Manitou Springs | 2 |
| 04/18/26 vs Woodland Park | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gavin Denahy, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
La Junta's record now sits at 8-12. As for Salida, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. La Junta will square off against Lamar at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Thunder have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Salida, they will welcome Buena Vista at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Demons have averaged an impressive 11.4 runs per game this season.
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