Rifle hasn't had much luck against Palisade recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Bears will look to defend their home field against the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. Rifle is coming into the game hot, having won their last 12 games.
On Tuesday, Rifle beat Basalt 7-2.
Rylan Petree
| 10/07/25 @ Basalt | 4 |
| 09/27/25 vs Montezuma-Cortez | 2 |
| 09/23/25 @ Eagle Valley | 1 |
| 09/17/25 @ Meeker | 1 |
| 09/11/25 @ Battle Mountain | 1 |
| 09/06/25 vs Poudre | 7 |
Rylan Petree was incredible, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in September. Brynn Axelson was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Rifle hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Basalt struck out nine times.
Meanwhile, Palisade came up short against Montrose on Tuesday and fell 5-1.
Jamyson Mancuso made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one run.
Rifle's win bumped their record up to 17-4. As for Palisade, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-8.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Rifle hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .393. However, it's not like Palisade struggles in that department as they've averaged .342. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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