Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Denver West). They were the clear victor by a 21-4 margin over the Hinkley Thunder on Tuesday. This was payback for the Cowboys, who suffered a 10-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Angel Lucero made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Lucero was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Denver West got a massive performance out of Citlaly Montanez, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sage Ostrander, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Denver West's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-11. As for Hinkley, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Kennedy the next time they take the field. Denver West will head out to face Kennedy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Hinkley will play them later in the day, at 4:00 p.m.
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