Heritage extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 4-12. They fell 6-2 to the Grand Junction Tigers. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Sydney Edwards put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. That's the fewest earned runs she has allowed since back in September of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Bleu Meyer made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and one RBI. Aubrey Kramp also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Grand Junction, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games.
Like Heritage, Grand Junction also got a great game from a two-way player: Kloe Donahue. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Donahue has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Avery Long and Jaxon Clark did most of the damage at the plate: Long went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Clark went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double. That's the most hits Clark has posted since back in August.
Coming up, Heritage will head out to square off against Fruita Monument at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Grand Junction, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Castle View at 12:30 p.m. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Sabercats have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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