It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Cherokee Trail ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Boulder Creek Jaguars out 12-11. Cherokee Trail's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Landon Olds was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Olds was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Akoi Burton, who scored a run while going 2-for-5. Johnny Robledo was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Boulder Creek's side, they got a good showing from Erick Gates, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Chase Gilmore and Hudson Burnett did some serious damage despite the final result: Gilmore scored two runs while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances, while Burnett went 4-for-5 with three RBI. Another player making a difference was Keegan Bowser, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Cherokee Trail now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Boulder Creek, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cherokee Trail will take on Douglas County at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Boulder Creek, they will be playing at home against Queen Creek at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Queen Creek will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Boulder Creek surely won't give up without a fight.
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