Softball Preview: Albert Gallatin Colonials vs. Laurel Highlands Mustangs
Albert Gallatin is 9-1 against Laurel Highlands since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Albert Gallatin Colonials will head out on the road to challenge the Laurel Highlands Mustangs at 4:00 p.m.
Albert Gallatin's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Elizabeth Forward two weeks ago. They fell victim to a tough 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Warriors.
Meanwhile, Laurel Highlands has not done well against Belle Vernon recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Laurel Highlands came out on top against Belle Vernon by a score of 6-2.
Izzy Coleman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits. She also set a new season high mark in ERA with .000.
At the plate, Aubrey Speelman was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Albert Gallatin now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Laurel Highlands, their victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-5.
Everything went Albert Gallatin's way against Laurel Highlands in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Albert Gallatin made off with a 13-3 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Albert Gallatin since the squad 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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