Wednesday just wasn't the day for Conifer's offense. They lost 10-0 to the Green Mountain Rams on Wednesday. Conifer's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Green Mountain's part, Demetreus Padilla made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Padilla has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Padilla was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Craig Busse was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was DJ Villalovas, who went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
Conifer's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Green Mountain, they pushed their record up to 16-5 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Conifer will take on Alameda at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alameda is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Green Mountain, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Wheat Ridge, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Green Mountain is facing Wheat Ridge at the right time seeing as Wheat Ridge is stuck on a 20-game losing streak.
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