The Niwot Cougars will square off against the Monarch Coyotes at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Niwot will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Niwot's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. They came out on top against The Academy by a score of 3-0.
The result came thanks to Kianna Butler's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Niwot's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Payton Johnson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Monarch's offense. They lost 8-0 to Mountain Range on Saturday. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Coyotes' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Caroline Katzin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on two hits and racked up six Ks.
Niwot pushed their record up to 8-3 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Monarch, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Niwot has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Monarch struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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