Rampart has been away from home for five games now, but on Saturday they'll finally make their return. They will take on the Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs at 10:00 a.m. Rampart is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
Rampart came up short against Grand Junction Central on Saturday, falling 8-2. That's two games in a row now that the Rams have lost by exactly six runs.
Rampart saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Stockwell, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Pueblo Centennial sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over Pueblo East on Thursday.
Ellie Zinanti spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in August.
At the plate, Angel Santos was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ophelia Chavez, who scored a run and stole four bases.
Pueblo Centennial didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive matchups.
Rampart has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Pueblo Centennial, their record is now 13-7.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Rampart hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Pueblo Centennial struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rampart came up short against Pueblo Centennial in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 17-14. Will Rampart have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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