Loveland extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-3. They came up short against the Fossil Ridge SaberCats, falling 11-1. The contest marked the Red Wolves' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Loveland saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabby Dixon, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Fossil Ridge, their record is now 2-4. They haven't had any issues with Loveland recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
On Fossil Ridge's side, Avery Akers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Akers.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Briella Myers, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That stolen base was her first of the season. Rylee Bullers was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Loveland will take on Rocky Mountain at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lobos have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.33 runs per game on average), something the Red Wolves will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Fossil Ridge, they will square off against Greeley West at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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