Monarch is 1-9 against Legacy since September of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Coyotes will square off against the Lightning at 3:00 p.m. Monarch has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monarch came up short against Erie on Tuesday, falling 17-5.
Monarch saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Callie Kinney, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI. Those RBI were Kinney's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Legacy's offense. They lost 12-0 to Frederick on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Lightning's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Monarch's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Legacy, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Monarch hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Legacy struggles in that department as they've averaged .363. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Monarch took their win against Legacy when the teams last played back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 9-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Coyotes 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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