Farmers
| 10/06/25 @ Dakota Ridge | 9-0 |
| 10/04/25 @ Conifer | 10-2 |
| 10/02/25 @ Adams City | 16-7 |
Wheat Ridge had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They never let the Dakota Ridge Eagles get on the board and left with a 9-0 victory. This was a revenge game for the Farmers: when they faced off against the Eagles back in September, they had to take a 9-2 defeat.
Haley Cross made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Hoppe, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Evelyn Detwiler, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Wheat Ridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .591. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Wheat Ridge's record now sits at 8-12-1. As for Dakota Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Wheat Ridge will be playing in front of their home fans against Pomona at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.94 runs per game on average), something the Farmers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Dakota Ridge, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 19-9 win against Conifer on the 8th.
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