Wheat Ridge came tearing into Saturday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Denver West Cowboys 16-3. The Farmers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by eight runs or more this season.
Haley Cross and Hailey Piel made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Cross pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Piel pitched 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Cross has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Cross went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double, while Piel scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Claire Tompkins was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Aryanna Palfy, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wheat Ridge didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Wheat Ridge's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Denver West, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wheat Ridge will challenge D'Evelyn at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Denver West, they will take on Kennedy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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