Softball Preview: Broomfield Eagles vs. Skyline Falcons
After starting their season with five straight games on the road, Broomfield is finally coming home. They will look to take advantage of their home-field as they take on the Skyline Falcons at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Broomfield is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Columbine, who was ranked 20th in their home state at the time (Broomfield was ranked sixth). Broomfield was the clear victor by a 17-6 margin over Columbine on Saturday. Considering the Eagles have won three games by more than seven runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Ireland Heer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Heer was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Broomfield got a massive performance out of Lilly Smith, who went 3-for-3 with five RBI and a double. Avery Gines was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Broomfield hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in 18 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Skyline can finally bid farewell to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. They won by a run and slipped past Moffat County 13-12. The Falcons' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ariday Landeros was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her seven plate appearances.
Broomfield's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Skyline, their win ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3.
Skyline's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Broomfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. It's a different story for Skyline, though, as they've only averaged 0. Will they be able to contain Broomfield's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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