Heritage hasn't had much luck against Douglas County recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Heritage Eagles will venture away from home to challenge the Douglas County Huskies at 10:00 a.m. Heritage is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Heritage came up short against Legend and fell 5-1. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Heritage saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andie Beauchene, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Lyberty Bernal, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Douglas County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of Cherry Creek.
Grace Huber made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Ayal Fulmer, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
She wasn't the only one working in the home runs department: Douglas County lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Heritage now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Douglas County, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Heritage hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Douglas County struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Heritage took their victory against Douglas County in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 7-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Heritage since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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