Peak to Peak is on a five-game streak of home losses, and Jefferson Academy a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Peak to Peak Pumas will host the Jefferson Academy Jaguars at 4:30 p.m. Peak to Peak is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Peak to Peak turned things around against Adams City on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 17-3 win. Considering the Pumas have won seven matchups by more than ten runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Margot McCune
| 10/01/25 @ Adams City | 4 |
| 09/17/25 @ Jefferson Academy | 2 |
| 09/06/25 vs Lincoln | 2 |
| 09/05/25 vs Battle Mountain | 2 |
| 09/05/25 vs Kennedy | 2 |
Margot McCune made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two runs and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Grace Trasky was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Cindy Woo was another key player, going 2-for-5 with four RBI and two runs.
Peak to Peak always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Adams City only posted an OBP of .240.
Meanwhile, Jefferson Academy lost 18-2 to Forge Christian on Tuesday.
Ellie Arnold made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Daelin Ruff, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
Peak to Peak's victory bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Jefferson Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 5-12-1.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Peak to Peak hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .363. However, it's not like Jefferson Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .325. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Peak to Peak took their win against Jefferson Academy when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 19-2 score. Will the Pumas repeat their success, or do the Jaguars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
