Grandview was the 7-4 winner over Arvada West when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Grandview Wolves fell 10-7 to the Arvada West Wildcats on Saturday.
Easton Flores and Chase Chapman did some serious damage despite the final result: Flores scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Chapman went 1-for-3 with a home run. Collin May was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base.
On Arvada West's side, Cooper Vais was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Vais has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Vais was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dane Reed, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Tate Deal, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Grandview has not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Arvada West, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-5.
Grandview will square off against Cherokee Trail at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Grandview will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Arvada West, they will head out on the road to take on Erie at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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