Softball Game Preview: Legacy Lightning vs. Monarch Coyotes

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10/05/24 - Away	2-9 L
09/30/23 - Home	12-3 W
10/01/22 - Away	16-4 W
09/02/21 - Away	16-2 W
08/27/20 - Home	8-2 W
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Legacy is 9-1 against Monarch since September of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Lightning will be playing in front of their home fans against the Coyotes at 3:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Legacy had been on a five-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Frederick put an end to it on Thursday. The Lightning lost 12-0 to the Golden Eagles. The Lightning's defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.

Legacy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Valerie Elkins, who went 2-for-3 with one double.

Meanwhile, Monarch came up short against Erie on Tuesday, falling 17-5. The Coyotes haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Monarch's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Legacy, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-9.

Monarch's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Legacy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Monarch, though, as they've been averaging 9.1 hits. Given Legacy's sizable advantage in that area, the Coyotes will need to find a way to close that gap.

Legacy suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Monarch when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Lightning 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.