Softball Preview: Durango Demons vs. Cedaredge Bruins
The Durango Demons will face off against the Cedaredge Bruins at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Durango knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten run or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Cedaredge likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, Durango earned an 11-8 win over Montezuma-Cortez.
Jenna Glueck spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up seven Ks. She also set a new season high mark in walks with no.
At the plate, Avery Clair was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Ellie Casias also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Durango 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 three strikeouts in seven consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Cedaredge got the win against Basalt on Saturday by a conclusive 17-4. That looming 17-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bruins yet this season.
Tia Homedew made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Homedew was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Cedaredge got a massive performance out of Kiera Stroh, who went 2-for-4 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Meri Hollembeak, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Durango's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-4. As for Cedaredge, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Durango has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Cedaredge struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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