Kent Denver is 2-8 against Colorado Academy since June of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Sun Devils will square off against the Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. Kent Denver will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Kent Denver gave up the first runs on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with an 11-8 win over Peak to Peak. The game was the first time the Sun Devils have beaten the Pumas on their field since May 4, 2023.
Will Goldmanis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Connor Callaghan Wong
| 04/16/26 @ Peak to Peak | 3 |
| 04/11/26 vs The Academy | 2 |
| 04/04/26 @ Dawson School | 2 |
| 03/20/26 vs Kennedy | 2 |
| 04/14/26 @ The Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Connor Callaghan Wong, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Ryan Rohan also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Colorado Academy had taken Peak to Peak down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Tuesday. The Mustangs took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pumas.
Like Kent Denver, Colorado Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Henderson Ray. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. That's the fewest earned runs Ray has allowed since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
In other pitching news, Colorado Academy got a good showing from Liam Driver, who didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Furthermore, Driver didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in May of 2025.
Ray wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kieran Delaney, who went 1-for-3 with one double. Another was Cam Reiter, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Kent Denver's record now sits at 8-5. As for Colorado Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4-1.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Kent Denver hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Colorado Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Kent Denver might still be hurting after the 12-3 defeat they got from Colorado Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Sun Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
