Softball Preview: Longmont Trojans vs. Silver Creek Raptors
Longmont hasn't had much luck against Silver Creek recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Longmont Trojans will welcome the Silver Creek Raptors at 3:30 p.m. Longmont is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Longmont is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to Broomfield.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Silver Creek, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They had just enough and edged Fairview out 7-5. The victory was some much needed relief for the Raptors as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Rylyn Fordham, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Katelyn Johnston, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Longmont's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Silver Creek, their win bumped their record up to 11-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Longmont has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Silver Creek struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.6. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Longmont might still be hurting after the 22-9 loss they got from Silver Creek when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Longmont avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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