Broomfield is 9-0 against Monarch since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Broomfield Eagles will face off against the Monarch Coyotes at 4:00 p.m. Broomfield will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
Broomfield's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Longmont. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won 11 matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
Delaney Meehan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Avery Gines was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jenna Kapelke, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Broomfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Monarch's offense. They lost 7-0 to Niwot on Tuesday. The Coyotes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Broomfield pushed their record up to 16-0 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Monarch, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-9.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Broomfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Monarch 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.
Everything went Broomfield's way against Monarch in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as Broomfield made off with a 13-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Broomfield since the team 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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