Palisade is 10-0 against Eagle Valley since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success in Saturday's first game. The Palisade Bulldogs will stay at home for another game and welcome the Eagle Valley Devils at 11:30 a.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Tuesday, Palisade came up short against Fruita Monument and fell 7-2.
Palisade got a good showing from Christian Herrera, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Palisade saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Howard, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Eagle Valley fell victim to a rough 23-3 defeat at the hands of Delta on Thursday. Eagle Valley has not had much luck with Delta recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Palisade's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-4-1. As for Eagle Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart in Saturday's first game as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Palisade has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Eagle Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Palisade took their win against Eagle Valley in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 18-5. Will Palisade repeat their success, or does Eagle Valley have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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