Softball Recap: ThunderRidge Grizzlies vs. Cherry Creek Bruins
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Chatfield, ThunderRidge was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They walked away with an 11-7 win over the Cherry Creek Bruins. That's more bragging rights for the Grizzlies, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Riley Bowman was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in September. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Rowan Daufeldt was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Allie Horsford, who went 3-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and a run.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, ThunderRidge lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The victory snapped ThunderRidge's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-15 record. As for Cherry Creek, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season.
As of now, neither ThunderRidge nor Cherry Creek have any future games scheduled.
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