Platte Canyon extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-16 in the process. They came up short against the Clear Creek Golddiggers, falling 12-2. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Huskies couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Clear Creek, their record is now 7-9. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
For Clear Creek's part, Zephyr Schuessler made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Schuessler has become a key player for Clear Creek: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 4-8 otherwise. Schuessler was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Raymond Kurtz and Blake Weichel did most of the damage at the plate: Kurtz went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double, while Weichel went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Clear Creek is undefeated when Weichel posts two or more runs, but 3-9 otherwise. Anthony Zacharias was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Platte Canyon will take on Estes Park at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Clear Creek, they will head out to challenge Bishop Machebeuf at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Golddiggers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Buffaloes have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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