Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Fort Morgan). Everything went their way against the Fort Lupton Bluedevils on Monday as they made off with a 31-5 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Mustangs, who have now won seven matches in a row.
Cooper Chisum was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Chisum was even better at the plate, going a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. He has become a key player for Fort Morgan: the team is 7-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-8 otherwise.
In other batting news, Fort Morgan got a massive performance out of Samson Ortega, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. The Mustangs are undefeated when Ortega posts two or more runs, but 5-9 otherwise. Angel Lopez was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Mustangs
| 05/05/25 @ Fort Lupton | 17 |
| 05/02/25 vs Liberty Common | 10 |
| 04/30/25 vs Resurrection Christian | 9 |
| 04/28/25 @ The Academy | 12 |
| 04/24/25 vs Strasburg | 8 |
| + 37 more games |
Fort Morgan kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Fort Morgan's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-9. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.0 runs over those games. As for Fort Lupton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fort Morgan will square off against Brush at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fort Lupton, they will take on Lincoln at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bluedevils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lancers have averaged an impressive 10.8 runs per game this season.
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