2026 Colt 45s defeat Zephyrs and Secure Southern Colorado MSBL-AA Championship

Southern Colorado MSBL, AA Division

Colt 45s 12, Zephyrs 2

Submitted by Bud Maison, League President

Rodger Bowen drove in five runs on three hits to lead the Colt 45s past the Zephyrs 12-2. Rodger Bowen hit an inside-the-park grand slam in the sixth inning, scoring four runs, and singled in the first inning, scoring one.

The Zephyrs got on the board in the first inning after James Sabin grounded out, scoring one run.

The Colt 45s took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Rodger Bowen singled to center field, Ty Clark singled to left field, and Andy Smith doubled to center field, each scoring one run

Troy Watson’s single extended the Colt 45s lead to 4-1 in the bottom of the second inning.

The Colt 45s added one run in the third after Andy Smith doubled to center field.

Andy Smith stepped on the bump first for Colt 45s. The starter surrendered five hits and one run (zero earned) over five innings, striking out two and walking one. David Shelton began the game for Zephyrs. The pitcher surrendered 12 hits and eight runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking one. Ryan Knight appeared in relief for Colt 45s.

The Colt 45s tallied 15 hits in the game. MVP Rodger Bowen, Sean Kelley, and Andy Smith each collected three hits for the Colt 45s. Kurt Steward and Ty Clark each collected multiple hits for Colt 45s. Kurt Steward and Sean Kelley each stole multiple bases for Colt 45s. The Colt 45s stole seven bases in the game.

Bryn Dytri led the Zephyrs with two hits in three at bats from the leadoff position. James Sabin and Jeremy Callahan each drove in one run for Zephyrs. Gary Cunningham stole two bases.