After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three games, University finally came back down to earth on Saturday. They fell 6-2 to the Palmer Ridge Bears. The Bulldogs' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Jasi Cole spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ellie Baca was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
University's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Palmer Ridge, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-1-1.
University will head out to square off against Southeast Colorado at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both have allowed few runs on average, (Southeast Colorado: 2.5, University: 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Palmer Ridge, they will face off against Discovery Canyon at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Palmer Ridge will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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