Softball Preview: Durango Demons vs. Rifle Bears
After three games on the road, Durango is heading back home. They will host the Rifle Bears at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Durango came up short against Palisade on Saturday, falling 9-2. The Demons haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Durango saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Megan Downey, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Meanwhile, Rifle came up short against Eagle Valley on Tuesday and fell 5-2.
Olivia Gordon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Durango now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Rifle, they now also have a losing record at 7-8.
Rifle's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Durango has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.6 hits per game. It's a different story for Rifle, though, as they've been averaging 10.3. Given Durango's sizable advantage in that area, Rifle will need to find a way to close that gap.
Durango suffered a grim 15-6 defeat to Rifle when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Durango 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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