Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Highlands Ranch). They came out on top against the Conifer Lobos by a score of 11-6 on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Falcons.
Garrett Williams made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Highlands Ranch is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-5 otherwise. Williams was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
In other pitching news, Highlands Ranch got a great performance from Jackson Tuttle as he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits.
Zach Benner
| 04/07/25 vs Conifer | 4 |
| 03/29/25 @ Poudre | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Lewis-Palmer | 1 |
| 03/21/25 @ West Point | 1 |
| 05/14/24 vs Air Academy | 1 |
Back at the plate, Cody Dane and Zach Benner did most of the damage at the plate: Dane scored three runs while going 3-for-3, while Benner scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Those four runs gave Benner a new career-high. Ayden Wells was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Highlands Ranch was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .514. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Highlands Ranch pushed their record up to 5-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Conifer, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highlands Ranch will head out to face off against Legend at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Conifer, they will venture away from home to challenge Columbine at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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