Highlands Ranch scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Vista PEAK Prep Bison a 17-0 shutout. Highlands Ranch might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Ayden Wells made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Wells has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Wells was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Highlands Ranch let Garrett Williams and Zach Benner loose on the outfield. Williams scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Benner scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Gil Eldridge, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Even though they lost, Vista PEAK Prep hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Highlands Ranch is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 4-5 record this season. As for Vista PEAK Prep, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highlands Ranch will take on Castle View at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Vista PEAK Prep, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Thomas Jefferson at 10:00 a.m.
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