Softball Preview: Leo Lions vs. Woodlan Warriors
Leo is 4-0 against Woodlan since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Leo Lions will look to defend their home field against the Woodlan Warriors at 5:30 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Leo comes in on 11 and Woodlan on four.
Woodlan's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Thursday: Leo had not allowed a single run the last four times they've hit the field. Leo never let Bellmont onto the board and left with a 2-0 win on Wednesday. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Leo has scored all season.
Not much got past Mackenzie Arroyo, who gave up just three hits and racked up 11 Ks to keep Bellmont off the board. Arroyo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lillian Pierce, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Carley Funk, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Woodlan sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over Heritage on Tuesday.
Leo's victory was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-2. As for Woodlan, their win bumped their record up to 11-2.
Leo took their victory against Woodlan in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 8-2. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Woodlan's Austin Gaff, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Now that she won't be playing on Thursday, will it be that much easier for Leo to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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