Golden has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Green Mountain Rams at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
In what's become a running theme this season, Golden gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Denver South with a sharp 12-2 victory.
Braeden McCarroll made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. McCarroll has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. McCarroll was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Dylan Paulson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Luca Casali, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Meanwhile, Green Mountain got the win against Standley Lake on Tuesday by a conclusive 11-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Green Mountain.
Green Mountain also got a great performance from Simon Lunsford as he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Will Livingood, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Demetreus Padilla was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Golden's win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-1. As for Green Mountain, their record is now 10-3.
Golden's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's game. Golden has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Green Mountain, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Golden continue to outrun the ball?
Golden took their victory against Green Mountain when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 14-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Golden since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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