Glenwood Springs hasn't had much luck against Rifle recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Demons will look to defend their home field against the Bears at 4:00 p.m. Glenwood Springs has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Glenwood Springs fell victim to Grand Junction and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 15-0. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Demons' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Rifle's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell just short of Eagle Valley by a score of 13-12.
Josh Wright made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Rifle's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 8-4. As for Glenwood Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Glenwood Springs has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Rifle struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Glenwood Springs couldn't quite finish off Rifle when the teams last played two weeks ago and fell 9-7. Will the Demons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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