After losing to Pueblo South the last time they met, Palmer Ridge decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Palmer Ridge Bears sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Pueblo South Colts on Saturday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Palmer Ridge.
Luke Weaver looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Luke Vandenbussche was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2. Eli Arellano was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
On Pueblo South's side, Kade Ortiz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
The victory got Palmer Ridge back to even at 4-4. As for Pueblo South, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palmer Ridge will take on Vista Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Vista Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season. As for Pueblo South, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Canon City at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Pueblo South has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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