Glenwood Springs lost a heartbreaker to Rifle when they met back in April of 2023, and they left with a heavy heart again in Saturday's second game. The Glenwood Springs Demons fell just short of the Rifle Bears by a score of 4-2. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Glenwood Springs in their matchups with Rifle: they've now lost six in a row.
Jamison Godfread was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Glenwood Springs saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Sims, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
On Rifle's side, the team relied heavily on Braydon Duncan, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and a double.
Glenwood Springs' loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Rifle, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Glenwood Springs will take on Steamboat Springs at 3:00 p.m. in Thursday's first game. Steamboat Springs is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Glenwood Springs will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Rifle, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Coal Ridge, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Coal Ridge will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Rifle surely won't give up without a fight.
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