Softball Preview: Monarch Coyotes vs. Niwot Cougars
On Tuesday Monarch will have to hit the road after three straight games at home. They will venture away from home to take on the Niwot Cougars at 4:00 p.m. Monarch is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Monarch's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against Mountain Range on Saturday. They came up short against the Mustangs, falling 8-0. The loss continues a trend for the Coyotes in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now lost three in a row.
Caroline Katzin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on two hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Monarch saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kate Church, who went 1-for-4 with a double.
Meanwhile, Niwot entered their tilt with The Academy on Saturday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They never let the Wildcats onto the board and left with a 3-0 victory.
Not much got past Kianna Butler, who gave up just two hits and racked up eight Ks to keep The Academy off the board. Butler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
Monarch now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Niwot, they pushed their record up to 8-3 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Monarch hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Niwot struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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