Highlands Ranch hasn't had much luck against Ponderosa recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Highlands Ranch Falcons will take on the Ponderosa Mustangs at 3:00 p.m. Ponderosa took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Highlands Ranch, who comes in off a win.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Highlands Ranch took on Heritage on Wednesday. Highlands Ranch walked away with a 7-4 victory over Heritage.
Belle Andrews was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bri Cordray, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Chloe Brill, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Highlands Ranch kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least 12 hits in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Ponderosa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of Castle View.
Avery Britt made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Highlands Ranch's record is now 7-13. As for Ponderosa, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-7.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Highlands Ranch hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Ponderosa 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.
Highlands Ranch suffered a grim 18-4 defeat to Ponderosa in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Highlands Ranch avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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