After only two runs in their last contest, Elizabeth made sure to put some runs up on the board against Bennett on Saturday. The Cardinals walked away with an 11-7 win over the Tigers. Considering the Cardinals' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Brody Aldridge tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Joey Dome
| 04/12/25 @ Bennett | 4 |
| 04/10/25 @ Falcon | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Falcon | 0 |
| 03/31/25 @ Pueblo Centennial | 1 |
| 03/27/25 vs University | 2 |
| + 10 more games |
At the plate, Joey Dome was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Trevor Bertsch also deserves some recognition as he scored his first runs of the season.
Elizabeth was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .484. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Elizabeth's record now sits at 7-3. As for Bennett, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Elizabeth wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 11-3 victory against Sand Creek on the 16th. As for Bennett, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-4 win against Arvada on the 14th.
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