For the second straight game, Fountain-Fort Carson will face off against Doherty. The Trojans will look to defend their home field on Saturday against the Spartans at 10:00 a.m. Fountain-Fort Carson is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
Fountain-Fort Carson hadn't beaten Doherty on the road since April 21, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Trojans came out on top in a nail-biter against the Spartans, sneaking past 7-6.
Fountain-Fort Carson got a great performance from James Jones as he pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kash Garcia, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Ryan Garcia, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Fountain-Fort Carson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Doherty only posted a batting average of .231.
Fountain-Fort Carson's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Doherty, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-8.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fountain-Fort Carson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .495. However, it's not like Doherty struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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