Softball Preview: Lakewood Tigers vs. Ralston Valley Mustangs
After three games on the road, Lakewood is heading back home. They will welcome the Ralston Valley Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakewood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Lakewood was able to grind out a solid victory over Grand Junction Central, taking the game 8-3.
Brisa Castro Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lakewood let Addison Gallegos and Alanni Maddux loose on the outfield. Gallegos went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base, while Maddux scored two runs while going 4-for-4. The dominant performance gave her a new career- in hits. Another player making a difference was Lucy Retzer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Lakewood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .552. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Ralston Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 8-3 to Rock Canyon.
Lakewood's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Ralston Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Lakewood might still be hurting after the 13-0 defeat they got from Ralston Valley in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Lakewood have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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