Highlands Ranch had lost four straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it five. They lost 12-0 to the Arvada West Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Falcons of the 17-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
As for Arvada West, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.1 runs this season.
For Arvada West's part, Morgan Farr made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. Farr has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Makinzi Gallegos was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in August of 2024. Another player making a difference was Skarlette Arenas, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, two runs, and one stolen base.
Highlands Ranch didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 10-6 defeat against Ralston Valley on the 30th. As for Arvada West, they have also already played their next contest, an 18-0 win against Conifer on the 2nd.
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