On Saturday, it was a hard-fought match, but the Highlands Ranch Falcons had to settle for a 9-8 loss against the Hillsboro Spartans.
Ayden Wells led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jackson Tuttle, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Highlands Ranch always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Highlands Ranch's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Hillsboro, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highlands Ranch will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Mountain Range at 4:00 p.m. on April 5th. As for Hillsboro, they will head out on the road to challenge Desert Mountain at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Desert Mountain will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Hillsboro surely won't give up without a fight.
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