For the first time this season, Jefferson will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will head out on the road to square off against the Arvada Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jefferson has given up an average of 16.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jefferson lost 33-5 to SkyView Academy on Tuesday. The Saints haven't had much luck with the Hawks recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Arvada not only won two weeks ago, but they posted their biggest win since April 23, 2024. They blew past Denver West 16-4. The high-scoring effort was just what the Bulldogs needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Asher Buehrle made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Cameron Henderson was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Aaron Najera-Ledezma was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
Arvada always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .697. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Denver West only posted an OBP of .500.
Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Arvada, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Jefferson came up short against Arvada in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, falling 12-7. Can Jefferson avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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