After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Cherokee Trail, Smoky Hill was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Mullen Mustangs with a sharp 16-5 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Buffaloes as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Ellen Paris
| 09/20/25 @ Mullen | 4 |
| 09/06/25 @ Doherty | 3 |
| 08/29/25 vs Northglenn | 3 |
| 09/11/24 @ Rangeview | 3 |
| 09/13/25 vs Cherry Creek | 2 |
Ellen Paris was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Ailey Henry was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Smoky Hill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mullen only posted an OBP of .304.
Smoky Hill's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 6-10. As for Mullen, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-7.
Looking ahead, Smoky Hill will look to defend their home field on Monday against Arapahoe at 4:15 p.m. The Buffaloes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Mullen, they will challenge Cherry Creek at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bruins have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season.
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