University came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 17-2 margin over the Weld Central Rebels. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by seven runs or more this season.
Sydney Goetzel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Goetzel was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and five RBI.
In other batting news, Natalie Galindo and Ellie Baca did most of the damage at the plate: Galindo scored three runs while going 2-for-2, while Baca scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Iliana Martinez, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, University always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .759. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Weld Central only posted an OBP of .308.
University has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. As for Weld Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing The Academy the next time they take the field. University will head out to face The Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Weld Central will head out to face them at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.
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