Softball Preview: Greeley West Spartans vs. Poudre Impalas
The Greeley West Spartans will head out to face off against the Poudre Impalas at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Greeley West is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
Greeley West will head out to face Poudre after giving up their first home loss of the season on Wednesday. Greeley West fell just short of Windsor by a score of 6-4. It was the first time this season that the Spartans let down their fans at home.
Ellyse Hydock was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run.
In other batting news, Lucy Stenner-Roy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Poudre was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat. They came up short against Loveland, falling 15-3.
Poudre saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyli Donahue, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Greeley West's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-3. As for Poudre, their record now sits at 0-16.
Poudre's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Greeley West has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. It's a different story for Poudre, though, as they've only averaged 0. Will they be able to contain Greeley West's hitters?
Everything went Greeley West's way against Poudre in their previous matchup back in August as Greeley West made off with a 19-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Greeley West since the squad 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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