Legacy hadn't done well against Erie recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Lightning were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Tigers. The result was nothing new for the Lightning, who have now won four games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Kady Cosyns spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
Marcella Moritz
| 09/11/25 @ Erie | 3 |
| 08/30/25 vs Brighton | 2 |
| 09/26/24 @ Fairview | 2 |
| 09/06/25 vs Chatfield | 1 |
| 08/19/25 vs Mountain Range | 1 |
At the plate, Legacy let Prisca Smolens and Marcella Moritz run wild. Smolens went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Moritz went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave Moritz a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Delaney Bruny, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Legacy lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. They are 3-1 when they post two or more home runs.
Legacy's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 5-6. As for Erie, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
Coming up, Legacy will challenge Rock Canyon at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Lightning's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jaguars have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Erie, they will take on Northfield at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Nighthawks will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.
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