Softball Recap: Grand Junction Central Warriors vs. Montrose Red Hawks
Grand Junction Central won the last time they faced Montrose, and things went their way on Thursday too. Everything went the Grand Junction Central Warriors' way against the Montrose Red Hawks as the Grand Junction Central Warriors made off with a 13-4 win. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.
Sophie Aragon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Emma Grabau was incredible, going 5-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and two stolen bases. That's the most hits she has posted since back in September of 2023. Allison Brunk was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Grand Junction Central hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in 12 consecutive matches.
Grand Junction Central pushed their record up to 8-5 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Montrose, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Grand Junction Central will head out on the road to challenge Palisade at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Grand Junction Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Montrose, they will challenge Fruita Monument at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Fruita Monument will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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