Softball Game Preview: Wheat Ridge Farmers vs. Adams City Eagles

The Wheat Ridge Farmers are taking a road trip to square off against the Adams City Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wheat Ridge has given up an average of 9.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Wheat Ridge is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Wednesday. They came up short against Green Mountain, falling 18-3.

Wheat Ridge saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Hoppe, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double. Danika Lacey also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Meanwhile, Adams City lost 17-3 to Peak to Peak on Wednesday.

Areli Gutierrez was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one run.

Adams City's loss dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Wheat Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-12-1.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Wheat Ridge has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Adams City struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.