Grandview was the 3-1 winner over Fort Collins when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Grandview Wolves fell just short of the Fort Collins Lambkins by a score of 4-2 on Saturday. Grandview has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Grandview got a good showing from Ethan Wachsmann, who pitched four innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Wachsmann has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Easton Flores made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
On Fort Collins' side, Sean Togher made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Togher was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Togher wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Oliver Stanevich, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Grandview now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Fort Collins, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grandview will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Valor Christian at 4:15 p.m. As for Fort Collins, they will take on Boulder at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last six games Boulder has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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