The Broomfield Eagles will head out to square off against the Niwot Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Broomfield has seven straight victories, Niwot has six straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Broomfield duked it out with Frederick on Thursday. The Eagles put the hurt on the Golden Eagles with a sharp 11-1 win. Considering the Eagles have won eight contests by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Ireland Heer
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Ireland Heer spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kiley Wheaton, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Serenity Molloy, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Broomfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Meanwhile, Niwot might've scored the first runs on Saturday, but it was Palisade who claimed the real prize. The Cougars fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 10-9.
Payton Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. May Herrera was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.
Broomfield's victory bumped their record up to 14-2. As for Niwot, their loss dropped their record down to 6-12.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Broomfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Niwot struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Broomfield's way against Niwot when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as Broomfield made off with a 15-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
