Cherokee Trail has not done well against Grandview recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Cherokee Trail Cougars put the hurt on the Grandview Wolves with a sharp 15-3 win. The result was nothing new for Cherokee Trail, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Connor Carlson looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Cherokee Trail got a massive performance out of Akoi Burton, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Braedan Reichert was another key contributor, scoring four runs while going 3-for-3.
On Grandview's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Easton Flores, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Cherokee Trail has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. As for Grandview, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-8.
Cherokee Trail will head out on the road to challenge Cherry Creek at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Cherry Creek will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Cherokee Trail surely won't give up without a fight. As for Grandview, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Eaglecrest at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Grandview is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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