Basalt had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it six. They came up short against the Cedaredge Bruins, falling 13-1. The Longhorns were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bruins from their previous meeting back in August of 2024.
As for Cedaredge, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average this season.
For Cedaredge's part, Tia Homedew was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Homedew has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Meri Hollembeak was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three doubles. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Kiera Stroh was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with five runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Cedaredge beat Basalt by a score of 18-8 later that day.
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