Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Basalt). They blew past the Aspen Skiers 28-5 on Thursday. The Longhorns might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Nyala Honey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. What's more, she also racked up no strikeouts, the fewestshe's had since back in August. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. What's more, she also racked up four strikeouts, the mostshe's had since back in October of 2023.
In other batting news, Basalt got a massive performance out of Chloe Davies, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. What's more, Davies also racked up two hits, the mostshe's had since back in September. Another player making a difference was Ashley Cullen, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Basalt always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .725. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Basalt's victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-13. As for Aspen, they are on a 24-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Basalt is on the road again on Tuesday to play Rifle at 5:00 p.m. Rifle is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Aspen, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Non Varsity Opponent, where first pitch is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. Non Varsity Opponent knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Aspen likes a good challenge.
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