With a playoff game on the line, Broomfield rose to the challenge on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past the Grandview Wolves 5-4. The win was just business as usual for the Eagles, who after 27 games remain undefeated this season.
Ireland Heer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kiley Wheaton was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Martinez, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Broomfield hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grandview struck out nine times.
Broomfield's victory bumped their record up to 27-0. As for Grandview, their loss dropped their record down to 20-8.
Broomfield didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-8 defeat against Riverdale Ridge on the 26th. Grandview does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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