Fort Lupton had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 3-9 to make it four. They came up short against the Weld Central Rebels, falling 15-2. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Bluedevils couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Weld Central, their record now sits at 6-8. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the game before.
For Weld Central's part, Jennisa Hale made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Hale was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, one triple, and one double.
In other batting news, Ali Weber and Ally Landers did most of the damage at the plate: Weber went 4-for-5 with three runs and two RBI, while Landers went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs Weber has posted since back in September of 2024. Reagan Sharp was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Lupton will face off against Alameda at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bluedevils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pirates have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Weld Central, they will challenge Platte Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Rebels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Broncos have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.
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