The Broomfield Eagles will take on the Niwot Cougars at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Niwot is hoping to do what Frederick couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Broomfield's winning streak, which now stands at 19 games. Broomfield was the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over Frederick. Broomfield's win was all the more impressive since the Golden Eagles were averaging only 3.85 runs allowed on the season.
Serenity Molloy was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and four RBI. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Kiley Wheaton was another key player, going 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and three RBI.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Broomfield 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 seven consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last match, Niwot made sure to put some runs up on the board against Palisade on Saturday. Niwot blew past Palisade 13-2.
Mandy Roth and Kianna Butler made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Roth tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Butler struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Roth scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Butler went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Madison Dodge was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Johnson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Broomfield's victory was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-0. As for Niwot, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Broomfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Niwot struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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