Softball Preview: Livermore Cowboys vs. Foothill Falcons
After two games on the road, Livermore is heading back home. They will take on the Foothill Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Livermore will head into Saturday's contest on the come-up: they were handed a six-point defeat in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Sheldon on Saturday. Livermore had just enough and edged Sheldon out 5-3.
Savanna Froke spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Laine Macosky was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Sophia Gerochi, who went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Meanwhile, Foothill can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over Vintage.
Foothill saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaycie Burdick, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Amanda Bilter was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Livermore's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-4. As for Foothill, their victory bumped their record up to 11-6.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Livermore hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Foothill struggles in that department as they've averaged .367. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Livermore suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Foothill when the teams last played back in March. Will Livermore have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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