La Junta unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 16-4 to Canon City on Thursday. La Junta was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Canon City apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
La Junta got a good showing from Eban Morales, who pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, La Junta saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eli Stokes, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Canon City now has a winning record of 2-1.
La Junta didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 21-1 defeat against The Classical Academy on the 15th. As for Canon City, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Pueblo County at 4:00 p.m. on the 27th.
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