Softball Recap: Adams City Eagles vs. Aurora Central Trojans
Adams City won against Skyview last Tuesday with 16 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Adams City Eagles put the hurt on the Aurora Central Trojans with a sharp 16-1 win. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 13 runs or more this season.
Leyla Jaquez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Jaquez was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three runs and a triple.
In other batting news, Nevaeh Vazquez was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in September of 2023. Karyme Martinez was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Adams City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least ten hits in six consecutive contests.
Adams City's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Aurora Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Adams City will welcome Westminster at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Westminster is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Aurora Central, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Denver North at 10:00 a.m. Denver North will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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