Legacy was handed a two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Boulder on Wednesday. The Legacy Lightning were the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over the Boulder Panthers. That's more bragging rights for Legacy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Christopher Jewett tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and not a single walk).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ethan Sanchez, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Colton Shuck was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
On Boulder's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Nguyen, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Legacy's victory bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Boulder, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 15 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Legacy will be playing in front of their home fans against Poudre at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Poudre has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Boulder, they will head out on the road to challenge Brighton at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Brighton is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Boulder will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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