While Douglas County's win against Overland wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Huskies won by a run and slipped past the Trailblazers 9-8. The victory was some much needed relief for the Huskies as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Hayley Rice was incredible, earning three runs and five stolen bases. That's the most runs she has posted since September 2nd. Juju Ramirez also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Douglas County's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Overland, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Douglas County will square off against Highlands Ranch at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Falcons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.88 runs per game on average), something the Huskies will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Overland, they will welcome Smoky Hill at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trailblazers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Buffaloes have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.
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