On Tuesday, everything went the Grand Junction Tigers's way against the Gunnison Cowboys as the Grand Junction Tigers made off with a 13-3 victory. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.
Jaxon Clark made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Alexis Walpole was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Kaylie Kellerby was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Grand Junction always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gunnison only posted an OBP of .364.
The win made it two in a row for Grand Junction and bumps their season record up to 6-3. As for Gunnison, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Grand Junction will welcome Durango at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Grand Junction will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. As for Gunnison, they will take on Delta at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gunnison is facing Delta at the right time seeing as Delta is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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