Steamboat Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 12-6 to the Basalt Longhorns. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Steamboat Springs of the 12-10 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Steamboat Springs saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drew Bustamante, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jack Fisher, who scored a run and stole a base.
On Basalt's side, Kody Barton was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Barton was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Basalt got a massive performance out of Hayden Rowley, who went 2-for-6 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Gage Balderson was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Steamboat Springs' loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Basalt, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Steamboat Springs is on the road again on Thursday to play Aspen at 2:00 p.m. As for Basalt, they will square off against University at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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