Brush couldn't quite beat Mountain Vista on Saturday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 13-run loss they were dealt on Friday. The Brush Beetdiggers fell just short of the Mountain Vista Golden Eagles by a score of 8-6. The Beetdiggers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Elizabeth Peckham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on eight hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Jolie Tuck was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two triples, four RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Haedynn Epple, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Brush's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Mountain Vista, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Brush's road trip will continue as they head out to face Broomfield at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Broomfield will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Brush surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mountain Vista, they will take on Fruita Monument at 9:00 a.m. on Friday.
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