
Lightning
04/05/25 vs Ketchikan | 27 |
03/29/25 @ Skyline | 13 |
04/04/25 vs Chicago Christian | 11 |
04/12/25 vs Longmont | 10 |
04/08/25 @ Mead | 10 |
Legacy came tearing into Saturday's matchup with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.2 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 14-7 margin over the Silver Creek Raptors. Considering the Lightning have won eight games by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Kellen Reiser, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. He has become a key player for Legacy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Braidon Brown, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Reiser wasn't the only one making solid contact: Legacy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in nine consecutive contests.
Legacy's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Silver Creek, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Legacy will welcome Cherry Creek at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bruins will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Silver Creek, they will square off against Broomfield at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raptors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.
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