Doherty came into Thursday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 17-6 margin over the Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans on Thursday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Spartans also won the last time the pair played back in August.
Cayla Baker was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Payton Cordova was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Doherty always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're OBP total in three consecutive games.
Doherty's victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-13. As for Fountain-Fort Carson, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Doherty's road trip will continue as they head out to face Pueblo East at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Doherty is facing Pueblo East at the right time seeing as Pueblo East is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Fountain-Fort Carson, they will venture away from home to face off against Pueblo Centennial at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pueblo Centennial is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so Fountain-Fort Carson will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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