Softball Preview: Aspen Skiers vs. Meeker Cowboys
Aspen hasn't had much luck against Meeker recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Aspen Skiers will take on the Meeker Cowboys at 11:00 a.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Aspen is headed into Saturday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 20th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 21-6 to Moffat County.
Lia Hodgson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Meeker lost 10-3 to Gunnison on Thursday.
Meeker saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addie Knowles, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Knowles has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Bauer, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Aspen's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Meeker, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Aspen might still be hurting after the 18-1 loss they got from Meeker when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Aspen avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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