Chatfield's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They walked away with an 11-7 win over the Columbine Rebels. That's more bragging rights for Chatfield, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Colby Bullard made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bullard was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, Riley Suddath looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Chatfield let Brady Snow and Colin Metz loose on the outfield. Snow fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-5, while Metz fired off two home runs, three runs, and a double while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Tanner Ludwig, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
On Columbine's side, Jack Snyder stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Elias Frainier was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Even though they lost, Columbine didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. This was only their ninth loss (out of 13 games) when they post five or more strikeouts.
Chatfield's victory bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Columbine, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-13-1.
Chatfield will be playing at home against Arvada West at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Arvada West is coming into the match with seven straight wins on the road, so Chatfield will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Columbine, they will challenge Lakewood at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Columbine is facing Lakewood at the right time seeing as Lakewood is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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