Eaglecrest put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 15-2 margin over the Denver South Ravens. Fans of the Raptors have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a 6+ run blowout.
Briahna Gallegos made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Gallegos was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Eaglecrest let Kaitlyn Hendrian and Callie Johnson loose on the outfield. Hendrian went 3-for-3 with four RBI and a double, while Johnson scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Smith, who scored three runs and stole two bases.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Eaglecrest kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Eaglecrest's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Denver South, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eaglecrest will welcome Regis Jesuit at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Regis Jesuit is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Eaglecrest will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Denver South, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Cherokee Trail at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Denver South is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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