Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Elbert). They put the hurt on the Cripple Creek-Victor Pioneers with a sharp 16-5 win on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Pioneers: they've now won eight in a row.
Elbert got a massive performance out of Matt Dooley, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Dooley is becoming a predictor of the Bulldogs' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-5 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Cornell, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run.
Bulldogs
| 04/17/25 @ Cripple Creek-Victor | 55.6% |
| 04/15/25 vs Kiowa | 42.9% |
| 04/14/25 vs Calhan | 38.7% |
| 04/14/25 vs Calhan | 34.5% |
| 04/10/25 @ Simla | 23.5% |
| + 9 more games |
Elbert always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Elbert's record now sits at 3-6. As for Cripple Creek-Victor, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elbert will take on Cotopaxi at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pirates have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Cripple Creek-Victor, they will host Custer County at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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