Durango came into this matchup off a tough seven-run defeat last Saturday. This time they kept things competitive, but unfortunately the ultimate result was the same. They fell just short of the Rocky Ford Meloneers by a score of 8-6 on Friday. The Demons' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Durango saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexis Wood, who went 2-for-4 while posting 3 RBIs, 1 double, and 1 run. The two hits were her most since August 22nd, when she had two vs. Basalt.
Even though they lost, Durango took advantage of their speed and finished the game with three stolen bases. They have not posted that many stolen bases since August 22nd, when they snagged five.
On Rocky Ford's side, Grace Welch was excellent, going 1-for-2 while logging 2 RBIs, 2 runs, and 1 double. The game marked Welch's ninth in a row with at least one run.
Durango's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Rocky Ford, they have been on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That run has powered them to a 7-4 record this season.
Durango wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 25-5 victory against Florence on the 11th. As for Rocky Ford, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 14-2 win against Gunnison on the 11th.
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