Softball Preview: Monarch Coyotes vs. Broomfield Eagles
Monarch hasn't had much luck against Broomfield recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Monarch Coyotes will look to defend their home field against the Broomfield Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Monarch is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Monarch's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Niwot on Tuesday. They lost 7-0 to the Cougars. The Coyotes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Broomfield put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Longmont a 10-0 shutout. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Delaney Meehan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Avery Gines was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jenna Kapelke, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Broomfield didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Longmont only tossed a.
Monarch's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Broomfield, they pushed their record up to 16-0 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Monarch hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Broomfield struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Monarch suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Broomfield in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Monarch have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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