Coal Ridge entered their tilt with Roaring Fork with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 6-1 win over the Roaring Fork Rams on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for Coal Ridge, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ben Simons made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Simons has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Simons was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Simons wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Logan Harlow, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jakson Slade, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Coal Ridge's victory was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-2. As for Roaring Fork, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season.
Coal Ridge will be playing at home against Olathe at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Coal Ridge is facing Olathe at the right time seeing as Olathe is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Roaring Fork, they will be playing at home against Cedaredge at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Roaring Fork has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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