Softball Preview: Longmont Trojans vs. Legacy Lightning
The Longmont Trojans will face off against the Legacy Lightning at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Longmont is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Longmont came up short against Horizon on Monday, falling 18-3. The Trojans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sydnee Conway made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Legacy got the win against Boulder on Saturday by a conclusive 13-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lightning.
Kady Cosyns made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. What's more, she also racked up two hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Prisca Smolens was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Payton Jensen, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Legacy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Longmont's loss dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Legacy, their record now sits at 5-15.
Longmont's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. Longmont has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Legacy, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Longmont continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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