Softball Recap: Gunnison Cowboys vs. Montrose Red Hawks
Gunnison waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They had just enough and edged the Montrose Red Hawks out 14-13. That's more bragging rights for the Cowboys, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Isabella Crown was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylee McDougal, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Josie Vollendorf, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Gunnison pushed their record up to 8-10 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Montrose, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-13.
Gunnison has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Cedaredge at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Cedaredge will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Gunnison surely won't give up without a fight. As for Montrose, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Palisade at 4:00 p.m.
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