Ponderosa is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Legend is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Ponderosa Mustangs will host the Legend Titans at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Ponderosa is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Ponderosa is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Chaparral just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. They came up short against the Wolverines, falling 10-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since September 3rd.
Ponderosa saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mckenna Taylor, who went 1-for-4 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Legend beat Mountain Vista 4-1 on Friday.
Madeline Kessel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Charlotte Morgan was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a run. Another player making a difference was Gwen Thewes, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Ponderosa's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-5. As for Legend, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ponderosa has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Legend struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ponderosa came up short against Legend in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 6-1. Will Ponderosa have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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