Photos: Cherry Creek baseball turns triple play, beats Mullen

DENVER — No. 3 Cherry Creek beat No. 7 Mullen on Friday, marking the Bruins’ second win over the Mustangs this week.

Cherry Creek turned a triple play at the most opportune time. Mullen had the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth, but a line drive was caught at first base, a runner at first was tagged, and then a another runner at second was forced out after not tagging up.

Friday’s contest was a completion of a game that was suspend in the third inning on Wednesday.

With the win, Cherry Creek now has sole possession of first place in the Centennial League at 8-1 in league play. The Bruins are 12-2 overall.

Mullen is 8-2 in league, 10-5 overall.

The two teams met on Monday, with Cherry Creek winning 9-6.