Denver East hadn't done well against Denver North recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Angels walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Vikings. That's more bragging rights for the Angels, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Titus Dokes made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dokes was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
In other pitching news, Jacob Wilkerson looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits.
Jack Lohmeyer
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Back at the plate, Jack Lohmeyer was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie O'Rear, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Denver East kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Denver East is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Denver North, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Denver East will head out to square off against Northfield at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Denver North, they will venture away from home to face off against Thomas Jefferson at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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