Baseball Preview: Overland Trailblazers vs. Cherry Creek Bruins
Overland is 0-10 against Cherry Creek since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Overland Trailblazers will head out on the road to square off against the Cherry Creek Bruins at 4:15 p.m.
Overland is is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 27th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They fell 12-9 to Thornton. One positive for Overland, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Scott Dewey was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Tai'Shaun Charleston was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Overland was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Cherry Creek entered their tilt with Chatfield with eight consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with nine. They blew past the Chargers 11-5. Cherry Creek might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight contests by six runs or more this season.
Cael Clancy looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Cherry Creek let Connor Larkin and Eddie Esquivel loose on the outfield. Larkin scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Esquivel went 2-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Brayden Yasuzawa, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
Overland's defeat dropped their record down to 0-16. As for Cherry Creek, they pushed their record up to 15-4-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Overland has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cherry Creek struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Overland might still be hurting after the 21-1 loss they got from Cherry Creek in their previous meeting back in April. Can Overland avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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