Legacy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 22-16 margin over the Durango Trailblazers. Legacy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine games by six runs or more this season.
Madison Castellon was incredible, going 5-for-6 with a home run, five runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Aofia Noa, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
On Durango's side, they got a massive performance out of Juliana Martinez, who went 3-for-6 with a home run, five RBI, and a double. Martinez is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in the last three games she's played. Leiah Biscocho was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Durango hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Legacy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-11 record this season. As for Durango, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Legacy will be playing at home against Desert Pines at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Legacy has three straight victories, Desert Pines has 13 straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field. As for Durango, they will head out on the road to challenge Rancho at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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