Chatfield barely beat Columbine the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Chargers were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Rebels on Saturday. The win continues a trend for the Chargers in their matchups with the Rebels: they've now won eight in a row.
Keir Traurig made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Sam Vroman
| 04/11/26 @ Columbine | 2 |
| 04/06/26 vs Mountain Vista | 1 |
| 04/04/26 @ Monarch | 1 |
| 03/14/26 vs Eaglecrest | 1 |
| 03/10/26 @ Heritage | 1 |
In other batting news, Sam Vroman was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zach Bickford, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Chatfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Chatfield's record now sits at 6-7. As for Columbine, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Chatfield will welcome Valor Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Chargers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Columbine, they are taking a road trip to face off against Poudre at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Impalas have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something the Rebels will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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