University is 7-0 against Resurrection Christian since August of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The University Bulldogs will take on the Resurrection Christian Cougars at 4:00 p.m. University is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
On Saturday, University came up short against Greeley West and fell 8-5.
Jasi Cole put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ellie Baca made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, University kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least ten hits in six consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Resurrection Christian entered their tilt with Platte Canyon on Saturday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They never let the Huskies onto the board and left with a 20-0 victory. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 games by nine runs or more this season.
Like University, Resurrection Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Mia Lee. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Lee was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Resurrection Christian let Olivia Martinez and Taylor Francis loose on the outfield. Martinez got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Francis scored four runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Macy McBlair, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
University's loss dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Resurrection Christian, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. University has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Resurrection Christian 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.
Everything went University's way against Resurrection Christian in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as University made off with a 12-2 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for University since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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