Softball Preview: Laton Mustangs vs. Kings Christian Crusaders
Laton has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Kings Christian Crusaders at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Laton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Laton is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Friday, just like they did against Tranquillity (and have done all season long). Laton blew past Tranquillity 18-8.
Evelyn Buttle made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit, only one earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Buttle was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jade Perez, who scored three runs while going 1-for-2. Madison Heffley was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but Kings Christian had to settle for a 17-16 loss against Alpaugh on Friday.
The win got Laton back to even at 6-6. As for Kings Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Laton suffered a grim 25-5 defeat to Kings Christian when the teams last played last Wednesday. Can Laton avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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