Rifle is on a six-game streak of home wins, while Delta is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Bears will welcome the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Saturday, Rifle made easy work of Montezuma-Cortez and carried off a 13-4 win.
Rylan Petree
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The team relied heavily on Rylan Petree, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Aaliyah Mangnall was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases and one run.
Rifle always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .541 or higher in three consecutive games.
For some reason, the away team has come away with the win the last four times Delta and Montezuma-Cortez have met, but the home crowd finally got their W on Tuesday. Delta put the hurt on Montezuma-Cortez with a sharp 15-3 victory.
Olivia Hines was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Jazlyn Naranjo, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Rifle's win bumped their record up to 15-4. As for Delta, their victory bumped their record up to 14-5.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Rifle hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .422. However, it's not like Delta struggles in that department as they've averaged .387. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rifle might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Delta when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
