Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Highlands Ranch). They were the clear victor by a 14-3 margin over the Ralston Valley Mustangs on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won three contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Belle Andrews made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Andrews was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Lydia Slocum was incredible, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and a double while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Taylor Gammel, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Highlands Ranch was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .531. The last time their batting average was this high was back in August of 2023.
The victory snapped Highlands Ranch's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-7 record. As for Ralston Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Highlands Ranch will square off against Discovery Canyon at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Discovery Canyon is coming into the match with four straight wins on the road, so Highlands Ranch will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Ralston Valley, they will venture away from home to square off against Rock Canyon at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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