For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Mesa Ridge and Widefield meet (two straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Grizzlies took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gladiators. The Grizzlies were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Gladiators earlier this season, when they won 6-2.
Mesa Ridge saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zander Iwanski, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Mesa Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Widefield, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 14-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mesa Ridge will host Pueblo County at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Widefield, they will be playing at home against Discovery Canyon at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Thunder will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Gladiators surely won't give up without a fight.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
