Softball Preview: Bella Vista Broncos vs. Cordova Lancers
After two games on the road, Bella Vista is heading back home. They will take on the Cordova Lancers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bella Vista is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Bella Vista will make a triumphant return home after picking up their first road win of the season at Roseville expense on Thursday. Bella Vista lost 9-3 to Roseville.
Bella Vista saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Dethlefson, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Meanwhile, Cordova can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Florin with a sharp 17-4 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Cordova needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Alyssa Lacayo made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lacayo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cordova let Briel Brookins and Tiah Kennedy loose on the outfield. Brookins scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Kennedy scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Collins, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Bella Vista's loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 18-4. As for Cordova, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bella Vista has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Cordova struggles in that department as they've averaged .625. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Bella Vista's way against Cordova in their previous matchup back in March of 2021 as Bella Vista made off with a 9-3 win. Will Bella Vista repeat their success, or does Cordova have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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