University is 9-1 against Strasburg since September of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The University Bulldogs are on the road again to play the Strasburg Indians at 10:00 a.m. University knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully Strasburg likes a good challenge.
University is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Rocky Ford 16-2. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 18 contests by seven runs or more this season.
Jasi Cole made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, University got a massive performance out of Ellie Baca, who went 4-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. What's more, Baca also racked up four hits, the most she's had since back in August of 2023. Another player making a difference was Rylie Tennent, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
University kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least ten hits in 13 consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Strasburg had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wildcats , sneaking past 8-7.
Rachel Rupple was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Addi Kent, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
University has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-7 record this season. As for Strasburg, their victory bumped their record up to 22-5.
Saturday's game 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 Strasburg 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 Strasburg in their previous meeting on October 10th, as University made off with a 15-3 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for University since the team 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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