Standley Lake fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Evergreen on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Evergreen Cougars by a score of 10-8. Standley Lake was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Evergreen apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Evergreen's part, Ryan Cook tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Cook has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Evergreen let Brody March and James Mauro loose on the outfield. March scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Mauro went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Griffin Gonsman, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Standley Lake are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-10. As for Evergreen, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season.
Standley Lake will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Wheat Ridge at 4:00 p.m. Standley Lake is facing Wheat Ridge at the right time seeing as Wheat Ridge is stuck on a 20-game losing streak. As for Evergreen, they will head out on the road to take on Pomona at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pomona is coming into the contest with four straight losses at home, meaning Evergreen will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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