Columbine was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chatfield Chargers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Columbine of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Jack Snyder stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Elias Frainier, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Even though they lost, Columbine didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. This was only their ninth loss (out of 13 games) when they post five or more strikeouts.
On Chatfield's side, Colby Bullard made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bullard was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, Riley Suddath looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Brady Snow and Colin Metz did most of the damage at the plate: Snow fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-5, while Metz fired off two home runs, three runs, and a double while going 4-for-4. Tanner Ludwig was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
Columbine's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13-1. As for Chatfield, their win bumped their record up to 6-13.
Columbine will head out on the road to face off against Lakewood at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Lakewood is coming into the match with four straight losses at home, meaning Columbine will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Chatfield will take on Arvada West at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Arvada West will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Chatfield surely won't give up without a fight.
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