Pueblo County hit Discovery Canyon with a four-run seventh inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Thunder took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hornets. That's two games in a row now that the Thunder have lost by exactly four runs.
Bella Holcomb put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. Holcomb was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Holcomb wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Taylor McCann, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Discovery Canyon has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season. As for Pueblo County, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Discovery Canyon will venture away from home to square off against Cheyenne Mountain at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Thunder's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red-Tailed Hawks have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Pueblo County, they will head out on the road to face off against Pine Creek at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Hornets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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