Softball Recap: Basalt Wins Going Away Against Aspen

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Previous Games

09/09/25 - Away	22-6 W
10/03/24 - Away	28-5 W
09/10/24 - Home	21-6 W
10/04/23 - Away	25-10 W
09/12/23 - Home	17-2 W
+ 5 more games

Basalt's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 22-6 margin over the Aspen Skiers. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for the Longhorns this season.

Jenna Ostberg was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Ostberg was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three doubles. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in October of 2024.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hadley Ivy, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with five runs, five RBI, and one triple. Elsie Mile was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.

Basalt kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in eight consecutive games.

Basalt's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-9. As for Aspen, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.

Coincidentally, Basalt and Aspen will both be playing Montezuma-Cortez the next time they take the field. The Longhorns will host the Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Skiers will host them at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday.