Softball Preview: Livermore Cowboys vs. Ukiah Wildcats
The Livermore Cowboys will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Ukiah Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. Livermore will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
Livermore is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past California 6-5.
Kaci Norton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Payten Williams and Laine Macosky did most of the damage at the plate: Williams went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Macosky went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Jae Cosgriff was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Ukiah aren't just finding success at home, as their game on Friday extended their overall winning streak to 13. They never let Piner onto the board and left with a 12-0 win. Ukiah might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 contests by six runs or more this season.
Kyla Cromer tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Adalei Jacobsen was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaidyn Sanders, who went 3-for-3 with three RBI.
Livermore is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 21-5 record this season. As for Ukiah, their victory bumped their record up to 14-9.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Livermore hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Ukiah struggles in that department as they've averaged .346. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Livermore's way against Ukiah in their previous matchup back in May of 2022 as Livermore made off with an 11-0 win. Does Livermore have another victory up their sleeve, or will Ukiah turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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