Highlands Ranch's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Heritage Eagles by a score of 7-4. This was payback for the Falcons, who suffered a 12-8 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Belle Andrews made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, 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: 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, Bri Cordray was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing 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 matchups.
Highlands Ranch's win bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Heritage, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highlands Ranch will head out to take on Ponderosa at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Heritage, they are taking a road trip to square off against Rock Canyon at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Heritage is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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