Aspen hadn't done well against Gunnison recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Skiers had just enough and edged out the Cowboys 2-1. This was a revenge game for the Skiers: when they faced off against the Cowboys on Saturday, they had to take a 11-7 loss.
Thor Raarup
| 04/02/25 vs Basalt | 6 |
| 04/29/25 @ Eagle Valley | 3 |
| 05/03/25 vs Gunnison | 1 |
| 04/15/25 @ Delta | 1 |
Thor Raarup was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Aspen is 2-1 when Raarup allows one or fewer earned runs, but 5-11 otherwise. Raarup was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Raarup wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caden LaPointe, who went 2-for-3 with one run. That's the most hits LaPointe has posted since back in March.
With the victory, Aspen broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-12. As for Gunnison, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-10.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Aspen is set to take on their familiar foe Roaring Fork at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Gunnison will square off against rival Moffat County at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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