Cheyenne is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Sunrise Mountain a 15-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Cheyenne Desert Shields will be playing at home against the Sunrise Mountain Miners at 3:30 p.m. Cheyenne is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Legacy hit Cheyenne with a five-run third inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Desert Shields lost 11-1 to the Longhorns.
Cheyenne saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taven Thaker, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, Sunrise Mountain had to endure a 13-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Neither they nor Chaparral could gain the upper hand on Thursday so the two teams had to settle for an 11-11 draw.
Cheyenne's loss dropped their record down to 15-8. Sunrise Mountain's tie makes their record 1-18-1 this season.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cheyenne has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .489. However, it's not like Sunrise Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cheyenne took their victory against Sunrise Mountain in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 14-3 score. Do the Desert Shields have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Miners turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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