Softball Preview: Lyons Lions vs. Arvada Bulldogs
The Lyons Lions will challenge the Arvada Bulldogs at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Arvada is hoping to do what Valley couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Lyons' winning streak, which now stands at four games. Lyons never let Valley onto the board and left with a 10-0 win. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by eight runs or more this season.
Gretta Wynja was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Dahlia Oviatt was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. What's more, she also posted a .667 batting average, which is the highestshe's posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Leora Hagan, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Lyons was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .483. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Valley only posted a batting average of .000.
Meanwhile, Arvada lost 21-15 to Kennedy on Saturday.
Alicia Montoya led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Amiah Picaso, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Lyons is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. As for Arvada, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lyons has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Arvada struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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