After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Windsor, Dakota Ridge was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Columbine Rebels. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since April 23, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Mitchell Lee, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high.
Lee wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Dakota Ridge lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
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| 03/27/25 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/23/24 - Home | 3-2 W |
| 04/25/23 - Away | 12-5 W |
| 04/21/22 - Home | 9-7 W |
| 05/28/21 - Away | 17-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
Dakota Ridge's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Columbine, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dakota Ridge will square off against Chatfield at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Columbine, they will welcome Poudre at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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