Arvada West scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 16-15 win over the Chatfield Chargers. With that victory, Arvada West brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Luke Alonso was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched four innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Alonso has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Alonso was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Dane Reed was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with five RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Matt Hoerr, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Like Arvada West, Chatfield also got a great game from a two-way player: Brady Snow. On the mound, he tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off six hits. Snow was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Reed Narva led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Colin Metz was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
Even though they lost, Chatfield lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Arvada West didn't launched any.
Arvada West's win was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-6. As for Chatfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
As of now, neither Arvada West nor Chatfield have any future games scheduled.
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