D'Evelyn has been on the road for two straight, but on Saturday they'll finally head home. They will host the Wheat Ridge Farmers at 10:00 a.m. D'Evelyn is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
D'Evelyn is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Golden just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Demons by a score of 10-9.
Lyla Nagy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lainey Fletcher, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Wheat Ridge's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They lost 14-3 to Pomona. The Farmers have struggled against the Panthers recently, as their game on Wednesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Skarlette Arenas was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Aryanna Palfy, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
D'Evelyn's loss dropped their record down to 12-4. As for Wheat Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. D'Evelyn hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Wheat Ridge 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.
D'Evelyn took their win against Wheat Ridge in their previous matchup on September 10th by a conclusive 21-9. Does D'Evelyn have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wheat Ridge turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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