After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Columbine, Eaglecrest was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the Rock Canyon Jaguars 14-2. The Raptors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Zaya Elliott was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other pitching news, Alyssa Vallejos looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Kaitlyn Hendrian was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Leila Kelliher, who went 1-for-1 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Eaglecrest always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rock Canyon only posted an OBP of .333.
Eaglecrest's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Rock Canyon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eaglecrest will welcome Grandview at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Eaglecrest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Rock Canyon, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Arapahoe, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Arapahoe is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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