
Bulldogs
09/26/25 vs Heritage | 7-4 |
09/26/25 vs Rampart | 16-0 |
09/23/25 vs Montrose | 3-2 |
09/20/25 @ Durango | 13-3 |
09/20/25 @ Durango | 9-7 |
Palisade waltzed into their contest on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They came out on top against the Heritage Eagles by a score of 7-4. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 20-3 win the Eagles walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
MacKenzie Gray spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lexi Trottier, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Cummings, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Palisade was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Palisade's record now sits at 10-5. As for Heritage, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Palisade will take on Castle View in a tournament on Saturday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Sabercats have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Heritage, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Grand Junction at 10:00 a.m. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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