Sand Creek came out on top against Palmer on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive 20-run second inning. The Scorpions blew past the Terrors 23-0. The Scorpions have beaten the Terrors the last seven times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Terrors has come to flipping the script.
Abigail Knapp was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Knapp was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaida Moody, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Lyla Almeida, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Sand Creek always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .867. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Palmer only posted an OBP of .000.
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| 08/28/25 - Away | 23-0 W |
| 08/20/24 - Home | 19-0 W |
| 08/17/21 - Away | 5-4 W |
| 08/29/20 - Away | 22-11 W |
| 08/15/19 - Home | 26-11 W |
| + 2 more games |
Sand Creek's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2.
Coming up, Sand Creek will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Cheyenne Mountain at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Palmer, they have already played their next matchup, a 23-2 defeat against Florence on the 2nd.
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