Fossil Ridge had to kick off their season on the road on Saturday, but they showed no ill effects. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Arvada West Wildcats an 11-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Fossil Ridge, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Easton Miller made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Miller was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a double.
In other batting news, Jensen Planansky and Mason Griffin did most of the damage at the plate: Planansky scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Griffin scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Owen Morgan was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Arvada West's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Fossil Ridge will be playing at home against Conifer at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fossil Ridge will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Arvada West, they will head out on the road to take on Brighton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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