Softball Recap: Gunnison's Win on Saturday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Cowboys

Margin (Wins)

09/20/25 @ Sierra	17
10/07/25 vs Aspen	15
10/07/25 vs Aspen	12
09/20/25 @ Sierra	12
10/11/25 vs Basalt	11

Gunnison entered their tilt with Basalt on Saturday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Longhorns with a sharp 16-5 victory. The result was nothing new for the Cowboys, who have now won seven games by ten runs or more so far this season.

Reese Japuntich spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Gunnison got a massive performance out of Caroline Sudderth, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs Sudderth has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddy Bacalis, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.

Gunnison hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 6-2 when they post two or more strikeouts.

The win got Gunnison back to even at 11-11. As for Basalt, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Gunnison beat Basalt by a score of 15-5 later that day.