The Chatfield Chargers will challenge the Columbine Rebels at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Chatfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.9 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Chatfield sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over Lakewood. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Chargers.
Ava Burgess was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, a triple, and a run. What's more, she also posted a .750 batting average, which is the highestshe's posted since back in September. Lexie Balfanz was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
Chatfield hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lakewood struck out six times.
Meanwhile, Columbine faced Valor Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. Columbine blew past Valor Christian 14-6. Considering the Rebels have won nine matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Columbine let Liv Keiter and Mason Abraham loose on the outfield. Keiter scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Abraham scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlee Abelein, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
Chatfield is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. As for Columbine, their victory bumped their record up to 15-5.
Columbine's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Chatfield has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 12.6 hits per game. It's a different story for Columbine, though, as they've been averaging 10.2. Given Chatfield's sizable advantage in that area, Columbine will need to find a way to close that gap.
Chatfield took their win against Columbine in their previous meeting back in September by a conclusive 13-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chatfield since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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