Softball Recap: Lamar Thunder vs. Rocky Ford Meloneers
Lamar lost to Rocky Ford back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Lamar Thunder blew past the Rocky Ford Meloneers 9-2. The result was nothing new for the Thunder, who have now won seven matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Carlin Weber spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits.
On the hitting side, Lamar got a big performance out of Khloe Fernandez, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Chloe Weber, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Lamar 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 four consecutive contests.
Lamar pushed their record up to 13-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Rocky Ford, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7-1.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing La Junta the next time they take the field. Rocky Ford will host La Junta at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Lamar will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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