Arapahoe has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Grandview Wolves at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Arapahoe is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
While Arapahoe has not struggled against Cherry Creek recently, they managed to flip the script on Tuesday. Arapahoe had just enough and edged Cherry Creek out 7-6.
Kellan Dreiling looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Tyson Watson was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Grandview gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Cherokee Trail by a score of 6-3.
Justin Dean spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Chase Chapman was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Arapahoe's record is now 7-3. As for Grandview, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Arapahoe has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Grandview struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Arapahoe might still be hurting after the 11-4 defeat they got from Grandview when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Arapahoe, Tanner Pachorek (who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and a triple) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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