Highlands Ranch didn't have done well against Castle View recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Highlands Ranch Falcons were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Castle View Sabercats. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
Belle Andrews made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). The last time her OBP was this high was back in August. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Highlands Ranch got a massive performance out of Lydia Slocum, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs. Bri Cordray was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Highlands Ranch was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .515. That's a new trend for them: their average batting average was 25.5% earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 32.6%.
Highlands Ranch's win bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Castle View, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highlands Ranch will play host again on Saturday to welcome Vista Ridge, where first pitch is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. As for Castle View, they will host Pueblo County at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Pueblo County will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Castle View surely won't give up without a fight.
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