The Gunnison Cowboys will venture away from home to challenge the Cedaredge Bruins at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Gunnison is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
On Thursday, Gunnison didn't have quite enough to beat Delta and fell 16-15.
Maddie Vollendorf stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Kylee McDougal also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Even though they lost, Gunnison kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Cedaredge came up short against Delta on Wednesday and fell 18-15. The Bruins have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meri Hollembeak and Ava Martinez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Hollembeak scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances, while Martinez scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Jewel Laliberte, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with four RBI and a double.
Gunnison's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Cedaredge, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Gunnison hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Cedaredge struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gunnison came up short against Cedaredge in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 11-8. Can Gunnison avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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