Baseball Recap: Peyton Extends Winning Streak to Six

Panthers

Previous 6 Games

04/23/25 @ La Veta	12-7
04/17/25 vs Colorado Springs Christian	12-2
04/16/25 @ Crowley County	11-4
04/12/25 vs Simla	6-4
04/10/25 @ Byers	15-7
04/08/25 vs Rye	9-1

Peyton won against Colorado Springs Christian last Thursday with 12 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. The Panthers came out on top against the La Veta Redhawks by a score of 12-7. Winning may never get old, but the Panthers sure are getting used to it with their sixth in a row.

Noah Martin and Bryce Compton made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Martin pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Compton pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Martin has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Martin went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs, while Compton got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs Compton has posted since back in March of 2024.

In other batting news, Colton Cobb was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Brennan Christiansen also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.

Peyton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive contests.

Peyton pushed their record up to 13-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for La Veta, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-4.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Peyton will face off against Burlington at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for La Veta, they will take on Custer County at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.