Legacy dropped their record down to 11-5 on Saturday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They lost 14-3 to the Erie Tigers. The Lightning were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Legacy got a good showing from Hudson Griffith, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time Griffith hasn't allowed a single hit since back in March.
At the plate, Legacy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Schoenheider, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Erie, they pushed their record up to 13-5 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won eight contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Erie's side, Maddox Burnett made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Burnett was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Erie got a massive performance out of Austin Muir, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. That's the most hits Muir has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Varek Van Aelstyne, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI.
Coming up, Legacy will head out to face off against Broomfield at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Lightning surely won't give up without a fight. As for Erie, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Skyline at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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