Softball Preview: Legend Titans vs. Ponderosa Mustangs
Legend has gone 10-0 against Ponderosa recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Legend Titans will venture away from home to take on the Ponderosa Mustangs at 3:00 p.m. Legend is coming into the match hot, having won their last eight games.
On Friday, Legend earned a 4-1 victory over Mountain Vista.
Madeline Kessel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Charlotte Morgan was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Gwen Thewes, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Ponderosa's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They lost 10-2 to Chaparral. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since September 3rd.
Ponderosa saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mckenna Taylor, who went 1-for-4 with a stolen base.
Legend has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. As for Ponderosa, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-5.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Legend has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Ponderosa 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.
Legend beat Ponderosa 6-1 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Legend 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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