Florence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 21-1 to the La Junta Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Florence of the 31-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
For La Junta's part, Trevor Johnston was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Johnston was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Gavin Denahy was incredible, going 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Calvin Hill, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Florence's defeat dropped their record down to 1-19-1. As for La Junta, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
As of now, neither Florence nor La Junta have any future games scheduled.
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