Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Peak to Peak). They blew past the Limon Badgers 17-7 on Saturday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Pumas with their most commanding win of the season.
Sydney Cusack spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. As a matter of fact, that's the most runs she has scored all season.
At the plate, Peak to Peak got a massive performance out of Haley Haskins, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Haskins also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Cindy Woo, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Peak to Peak didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in August of 2023.
Peak to Peak now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Limon, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Peak to Peak will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Westminster at 4:30 p.m. As for Limon, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play La Junta at 4:30 p.m.
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