Softball Recap: Kyleigh Croyle's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Pine Creek over Liberty

By Team Reports Sep 18, 2024, 11:53pm

Softball Recap: Pine Creek Eagles vs. Liberty Lancers

Pine Creek was the 9-5 winner over Liberty when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Pine Creek Eagles took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Liberty Lancers on Monday. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Pine Creek saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyleigh Croyle, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Croyle has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kailani *Kai* Shideler, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Even though they lost, Pine Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least nine hits in nine consecutive contests.

Pine Creek now has a losing record at 8-9. As for Liberty, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-5.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pine Creek will welcome Rampart at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pine Creek is facing Rampart at the right time seeing as Rampart is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Liberty, they will host Fountain-Fort Carson at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.

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