Grand Junction lost to Palisade two weeks ago, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Grand Junction Tigers blew past the Palisade Bulldogs 16-1. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won 12 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Jaxon Clark made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Ashley Gonzalez was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Alexis Walpole, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Grand Junction always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Palisade only posted an OBP of .176.
Grand Junction pushed their record up to 13-8 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Palisade, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-8.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers faces off against Fruita Monument at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. They will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Grand Junction surely won't give up without a fight. Palisade has already played their next contest, an 11-6 victory against Montrose on the 7th.
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