Palisade extended their postseason success on Saturday against Pueblo East. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Pueblo East Eagles 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Palisade.
Ascher Morby tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kian Kinslow was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
On Pueblo East's side, David Casillas was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
Even though they lost, Pueblo East was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Palisade only posted a batting average of .200.
Palisade is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5-1 record this season. As for Pueblo East, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-8 record this season.
Palisade will look to defend their home field on Friday against Holy Family at 9:30 a.m. Palisade will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive. Pueblo East does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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