Clear Creek won against Platte Canyon on Monday with 17 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. The Golddiggers beat the Ellicott Thunderhawks by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 17-2. The Golddiggers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Thunderhawks, too.
Vinny Schoell
| 04/29/26 @ Ellicott | 3 |
| 04/27/26 vs Platte Canyon | 3 |
| 03/31/26 @ South Park | 3 |
| 03/18/26 @ Bruce Randolph | 2 |
| 04/13/26 @ Denver Academy | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Vinny Schoell made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Schoell was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. He has become a key player for Clear Creek: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-5 otherwise.
In other batting news, Zephyrus Schuessler was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and four runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Blake Weichel, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Clear Creek now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Ellicott, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-12.
Looking ahead, Clear Creek will be playing in front of their home fans against Estes Park at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The Golddiggers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Ellicott, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Elizabeth at 4:00 p.m. The Thunderhawks will need to watch out since the Cardinals have now posted at least ten runs in their last eight games.
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