Softball Preview: Conifer Lobos vs. Pomona Panthers
The Conifer Lobos are taking a road trip to face off against the Pomona Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Conifer will be coming into the match with an undefeated record on the line.
Last Tuesday, Conifer beat Arvada West 7-3.
Jesse Nichols was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Conifer let Bella Alley and Sydney Aikin loose on the outfield. Alley scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Aikin scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Eleanor Sikora, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Saturday Pomona sidestepped Pueblo South for a 4-3 victory.
Lia Martinez was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Grace Kerr, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Conifer's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Pomona, the victory also got them back to even at 3-3.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Conifer hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Pomona 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.
Everything went Conifer's way against Pomona when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as Conifer made off with an 11-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Conifer since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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