Canon City extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Air Academy Kadets, falling 11-5. That's two games in a row now that the Tigers have lost by exactly six runs.
Khloe Weise made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Taylor Hand was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Air Academy, their win bumped their record up to 1-0. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since August 31, 2024 (when they won 16-6).
On Air Academy's side, Maeleigh Hunt was excellent, earning one RBI, two runs, and two stolen bases. Those two stolen bases gave Hunt a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kylen Tucker-Flynn, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Canon City will venture away from home to square off against Fountain-Fort Carson at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Air Academy, they will challenge Pueblo East at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
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