Pueblo East dropped to 10-11 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Pueblo County Hornets by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Eagles have suffered against the Hornets since September 13, 2022.
Emilee Hutchings and Bella Laydon did some serious damage despite the final result: Hutchings went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Laydon went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Pueblo County, their record now sits at 14-6. They haven't had any issues with Pueblo East recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
On Pueblo County's side, Kamdyn Toussaint spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, Brooklyn Markus was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Aubree Peralta was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Pueblo East will head out to take on Doherty at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.69 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Pueblo County, they are taking a road trip to square off against Discovery Canyon at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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