Softball Preview: Doherty Spartans vs. Pueblo West Cyclones
Doherty hasn't had much luck against Pueblo West recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Doherty Spartans' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Pueblo West Cyclones at 4:00 p.m. Doherty is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Doherty came up short against Smoky Hill on Saturday, falling 14-8.
Cayla Baker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three runs. She is also on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Maritza Enriquez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a triple.
Meanwhile, Pueblo West faced Pueblo County in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Pueblo West lost 16-3 to Pueblo County. It was the first time this season that the Cyclones let down their fans at home.
Doherty's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Pueblo West, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-5.
Doherty suffered a grim 21-2 defeat to Pueblo West in their previous meeting on September 6th. Can Doherty avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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