Softball Preview: Gunnison Valley Bulldogs vs. Grand County Red Devils
After four games on the road, Gunnison Valley is heading back home. They will take on the Grand County Red Devils at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Gunnison Valley's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Wayne with a sharp 18-0 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Gunnison Valley considering their two-run performance the game before.
Robyn Christiansen made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Christiansen was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Shae King was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Maddie Pratt, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Grand County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 19-9 margin over North Sevier. The win was familiar territory for Grand County who now have three in a row.
Like Gunnison Valley, Grand County also got a great game from a two-way player: Chloe Byrd. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over 5.2 innings pitched. Byrd was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-6.
In other batting news, Rhi Hren was incredible, getting on base in three of her six plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Zoe Wilson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Gunnison Valley's victory bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Grand County, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Gunnison Valley has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.2 hits per game. However, it's not like Grand County struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gunnison Valley came up short against Grand County in their previous meeting back in April of 2021, falling 11-8. Will Gunnison Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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