Gunnison came into Friday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with an 11-8 victory over the Rocky Ford Meloneers on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-10 two weeks ago.
Reese Japuntich spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered eight runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mykala Singer, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Josie Vollendorf, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Cowboys
| 09/12/25 @ Rocky Ford | 40.5% |
| 09/09/25 @ Delta | 34.6% |
| 09/06/25 vs Cedaredge | 29.4% |
Gunnison was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .405. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive contests.
Gunnison's record is now 5-7. As for Rocky Ford, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-11.
Coming up, Gunnison will head out on the road to challenge Alamosa at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cowboys' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mean Moose have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Rocky Ford, they will face off against Southeast Colorado at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Meloneers will need to watch out since the Angels have now posted at least ten runs in their last four games.
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