Fruita Monument dropped their record down to 12-9 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins at home. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (5-4), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. Wildcats fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Tigers since on Tuesday.
Gavin Cardoza was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
As for Grand Junction, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Fruita Monument since May 13, 2019.
On Grand Junction's side, Kolton Music looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Music has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Tyler Johnson and Titus Forsyth did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run, while Forsyth went 1-for-3 with three RBI. That's the most RBI Forsyth has posted since back in May of 2024.
While Fruita Monument had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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