Douglas County extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 5-8. They came up short against the Cherry Creek Bruins, falling 13-2. If the Huskies were looking for revenge after losing 9-5 to the Bruins when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Douglas County saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Pederson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Cherry Creek, their record now sits at 10-6. Considering they have won seven matches by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Cherry Creek's side, Paloma Heshmati looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Heshmati has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia McDermott, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Olivia Strand, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Douglas County will square off against Ponderosa at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Cherry Creek, they will challenge Cherokee Trail at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Bruins surely won't give up without a fight.
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