Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Denver North). They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over the Aurora Central Trojans on Saturday. That's two games straight that the Vikings have won by exactly 15 runs.
Xavia Escobedo made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Escobedo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having also posted three or more hits the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Denver North got a massive performance out of Jesalee Barela, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. The last time Barela's batting average was this high was back in October of 2023. Michaloni Pittman was another key player, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Denver North hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts in three consecutive games.
Denver North's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Aurora Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Denver North will challenge Thomas Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Denver North will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Aurora Central, they will face off against Greeley Central at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Aurora Central is facing Greeley Central at the right time seeing as Greeley Central is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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