Basalt had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 0-5 to make it seven. They came up short against the Cedaredge Bruins, falling 18-8. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bruins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-1 on Saturday.
Elsie Mile made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Peyton Aanonsen also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
As for Cedaredge, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 15.6 runs this season.
On Cedaredge's side, Tia Homedew was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Homedew was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Cedaredge let Kiera Stroh and Mia Gallegos run wild. Stroh got on base in all five of her plate appearances with five runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI, while Gallegos went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run. Chloee Hebert was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Basalt will challenge Platte Valley at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cedaredge, they will take on Durango at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bruins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Demons have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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