Smoky Hill and Cherry Creek are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2020, but likely not for long. The Smoky Hill Buffaloes will face off against the Cherry Creek Bruins at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Smoky Hill is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
Smoky Hill is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 14 runs on Saturday, they were much more limited against Grandview on Tuesday. They came up short against the Wolves, falling 15-0.
Meanwhile, Cherry Creek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 12-3 to Cherokee Trail.
Anastasia Shelkovich was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Strand, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Smoky Hill's defeat dropped their record down to 4-17. As for Cherry Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 10-10.
Saturday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Smoky Hill hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Cherry Creek 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.
Smoky Hill suffered a grim 16-4 defeat to Cherry Creek in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Can Smoky Hill avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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