Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Grand Junction Central). They blew past the Palisade Bulldogs 17-3 on Monday. Considering the Warriors have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Sophie Aragon tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Grand Junction Central got a massive performance out of Emma Diaz, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Audrie Hanson, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Grand Junction Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're OBP total in three consecutive matchups.
Grand Junction Central's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Palisade, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grand Junction Central will head out to face off against Fruita Monument at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Grand Junction Central will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Palisade, they will venture away from home to square off against Grand Junction at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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