Softball Preview: Leuzinger Olympians vs. Lennox Academy Panthers
After two games on the road, Leuzinger is heading back home. They will take on the Lennox Academy Panthers at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Leuzinger put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season last Thursday. Everything went their way against Beverly Hills as Leuzinger made off with a 19-2 win.
Meanwhile, Lennox Academy had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it seven on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Wolves out 10-9.
Liliana Vallejo was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up four earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Vallejo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Valeria Lopez and Michel Estrada did most of the damage at the plate: Lopez scored a run while going 3-for-5, while Estrada scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Ariana Olmos was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Leuzinger's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs per game. As for Lennox Academy, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Leuzinger came up short against Lennox Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, falling 5-2. Will Leuzinger 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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