Montrose hadn't done well against Wheatland recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Montrose Blue Jays blew past the Wheatland Mules 13-1. The result was nothing new for the Blue Jays, who have now won ten matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Zoie Wheeler made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Avery Wraight was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Kate Wareham, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Montrose has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 12-8 record this season. As for Wheatland, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Montrose will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Halfway at 5:00 p.m. As for Wheatland, they will square off against Climax Springs at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Wheatland is facing Climax Springs at the right time seeing as Climax Springs is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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