Softball Preview: Gunnison Cowboys vs. Alamosa Mean Moose
The Gunnison Cowboys will stay at home for another game and welcome the Alamosa Mean Moose at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gunnison is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Gunnison came up short against Rocky Ford and fell 6-3. That's two games in a row now that the Cowboys have lost by exactly three runs.
Gunnison saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kylee McDougal, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Alamosa lost 18-2 to Southeast Colorado on Thursday. The Mean Moose have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lexany Heredia made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-1 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Gunnison's defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Alamosa, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Gunnison hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Alamosa struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gunnison couldn't quite finish off Alamosa in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 and fell 8-6. Can Gunnison avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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