Peak to Peak was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Weld Central on Monday. The Peak to Peak Pumas blew past the Weld Central Rebels 25-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Pumas also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2018.
Jacob Strong
| 03/10/25 @ Weld Central | 3 |
| 04/04/24 vs Jefferson Academy | 2 |
| 05/07/24 @ The Academy | 1 |
| 05/06/24 @ Forge Christian | 1 |
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Jacob Strong made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Strong was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Owen Branscum, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most home runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Drew Kraft was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Peak to Peak always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Weld Central only posted an OBP of .250.
The victory got Peak to Peak back to even at 1-1. As for Weld Central, their defeat was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Peak to Peak will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Forge Christian at 3:00 p.m. on April 1st. As for Weld Central, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Arvada at 4:00 p.m.
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