The Peak to Peak Pumas are on the road again on Saturday to play the Denver West Cowboys at 9:00 a.m. Peak to Peak knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten run or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Denver West likes a good challenge.
While Peak to Peak didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victor by a 21-5 margin over Alameda on Friday. The Pumas might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by ten runs or more this season.
Sydney Cusack made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Maggie Wallis was incredible, going 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August of 2023. Another player making a difference was Haley Haskins, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Peak to Peak kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in eight consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Denver West was not able to break out of their rough patch last Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against Adams City, falling 18-0.
Peak to Peak is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Denver West, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Denver West's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Peak to Peak has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Denver West, though, as they've been averaging 14. Given Peak to Peak's sizable advantage in that area, Denver West will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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