Boulder has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will venture away from home to face off against the Brighton Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Boulder is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Boulder after they put the first points on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell 8-4 to Centaurus.
Avery Stuhlbarg made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Jones, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Brighton entered their tilt with Westminster on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Everything went their way against the Wolves as they made off with a 13-3 victory.
Brooke Johnson was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5. She also put up a double, which washer first of the season.
In other batting news, Ava Araujo was incredible, going 2-for-6 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Riley Doherty, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Brighton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in three consecutive matchups.
Boulder has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Brighton, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Boulder has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Brighton 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. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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