Conifer didn't have done well against Wheat Ridge recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Conifer Lobos blew past the Wheat Ridge Farmers 16-1. Considering the Lobos have won six games by more than 13 runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Bella Alley and Sydney Aikin did most of the damage at the plate: Alley went 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Aikin went 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Eleanor Sikora, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Conifer kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in ten consecutive matchups.
Conifer's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Wheat Ridge, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-6.
Conifer will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Green Mountain, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Conifer is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season. As for Wheat Ridge, they will venture away from home to face off against Dakota Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Wheat Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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