After two games on the road, Cherry Creek is heading back home. They will host the Smoky Hill Buffaloes at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Cherry Creek came up short against Cherokee Trail on Tuesday, falling 12-3.
Anastasia Shelkovich made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Strand, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Smoky Hill fell victim to Grandview and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Wolves, falling 15-0. The loss continues a trend for the Buffaloes in their matchups with the Wolves: they've now lost six in a row.
Cherry Creek's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Smoky Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 4-17.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Cherry Creek hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Smoky Hill struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cherry Creek took their win against Smoky Hill when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 16-4. Does Cherry Creek have another victory up their sleeve, or will Smoky Hill turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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