The Longmont Trojans will head out to take on the Monarch Coyotes at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Longmont is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Longmont will head out to face Monarch after giving up their first home loss of the season on Tuesday. Longmont lost 20-6 to Fairview. The Trojans' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Skylar Becker was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base. Another player making a difference was Alex McGregor, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Longmont always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .565. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're OBP total in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Monarch was able to grind out a solid victory over Fairview on Thursday, taking the game 15-10.
Caroline Katzin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Hailey Paddock was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Bailey Adams also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Longmont's defeat dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Monarch, the win also got them back to even at 4-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Longmont has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Monarch struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Longmont took their victory against Monarch when the teams last played back in August of 2023 by a conclusive 18-10. The rematch might be a little tougher for Longmont since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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