Conifer extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 1-4. They lost 9-1 to the Wheat Ridge Farmers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Lobos have suffered against the Farmers since October 8, 2020.
As for Wheat Ridge, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-6-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory they have posted against Conifer since September 21, 2020.
For Wheat Ridge's part, Haley Cross made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. With that strong performance, Cross is now averaging an impressive 6.7 strikeouts per game. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in September of 2024.
In other batting news, Delaney Cornell was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Olivia Hoppe, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three RBI.
Coincidentally, Conifer and Wheat Ridge will both be playing Green Mountain the next time they take the field. The Farmers will head out to face the Rams at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Lobos will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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