Trailblazers
| 04/24/25 vs Pinecrest Academy Cadence | 24-0 |
| 04/22/25 @ Pinecrest Academy Cadence | 30-0 |
| 04/21/25 @ Rancho | 9-4 |
| 04/17/25 vs Cimarron-Memorial | 11-0 |
| 04/16/25 @ Cimarron-Memorial | 12-0 |
| + 8 more games |
Durango came tearing into Thursday's game with 12 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars as they made off with a 24-0 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 30-0 on Tuesday.
Aiden Farrell made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Jayden Shuford was a standout: he got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jon Turner, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Durango pushed their record up to 21-6 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.6 runs over those games. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Durango will venture away from home to square off against Western at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Trailblazers 3.6, the Warriors 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, they are taking a road trip to take on Doral Academy Red Rock at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Dragons have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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