The Lewis-Palmer Rangers will challenge the Mesa Ridge Grizzlies at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lewis-Palmer has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since August 17.
Lewis-Palmer lost 13-2 to Pueblo County on Saturday.
Lewis-Palmer saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nicole McClintock, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Mesa Ridge beat Air Academy 15-12 on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Grizzlies.
The team relied heavily on Grace Barnhart, who went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Riyah Boeugher, who scored three runs while going 2-for-5.
Lewis-Palmer's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Mesa Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lewis-Palmer has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Mesa Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lewis-Palmer came up short against Mesa Ridge in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, falling 8-4. Will Lewis-Palmer have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps