Fort Collins is still undefeated this season after their match against Grandview on Saturday, but Grandview came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Fort Collins Lambkins came out on top in a nail-biter against the Grandview Wolves and snuck past 4-2. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Fort Collins has scored all season.
Sean Togher made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Togher was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Togher wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Oliver Stanevich, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Grandview's side, they got a good showing from Ethan Wachsmann, who tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Wachsmann has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Easton Flores was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Fort Collins pushed their record up to 5-0 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs per game. As for Grandview, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fort Collins will challenge Boulder at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last six games Boulder has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Grandview, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Valor Christian at 4:15 p.m.
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