Coronado has been away from home for four games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks at 4:00 p.m. Coronado is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Coronado finally turned things around against Lewis-Palmer on Tuesday. They blew past the Rangers 16-5. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by eight runs or more this season.
Allie Micci was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Nealie Hansen, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
She wasn't the only one working in the home runs department: Coronado lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Cheyenne Mountain came up short against Palmer Ridge on Wednesday, falling 25-2. The loss continues a trend for the Red-Tailed Hawks in their matchups with the Bears: they've now lost three in a row.
Corrine Harlow was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI.
Coronado's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-13. As for Cheyenne Mountain, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-6.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Coronado hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Cheyenne Mountain 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.
Coronado might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Cheyenne Mountain when the teams last played back in August of 2023. Will Coronado have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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