Highlands Ranch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Air Academy Kadets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Highlands Ranch of the 9-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Highlands Ranch got a good showing from Jackson Webster, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Webster has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Highlands Ranch saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zach Benner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Benfield, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
On Air Academy's side, Wyatt Kelley looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Evan Lawrentz was excellent, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Jason Jones was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Highlands Ranch's loss dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Air Academy, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-14.
As of now, neither Highlands Ranch nor Air Academy have any future games scheduled.
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