For the second straight game, Legacy will face off against Garfield. The Tigers will head out to face off against the Bulldogs at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Legacy is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Legacy made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Garfield, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Tigers blew past the Bulldogs 12-1 on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won nine games by six runs or more so far this season.
Katelen Pedroza was a standout: she scored a run while going 1-for-3. Yesenia Villegas was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Legacy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive matchups.
Legacy's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-5. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.6 runs on average over those games. As for Garfield, the loss snapped their winning streak at eight games and leaves them with a 9-5 record.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Legacy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like Garfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .410. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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