Leo is 8-2 against Carroll since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Leo Lions are on the road again to play the Carroll Chargers at 5:30 p.m. Leo is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Leo was able to grind out a solid win over Norwell, taking the game 6-1.
Mackenzie Arroyo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Carley Funk was incredible, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Madyn Mohr, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, after a string of seven wins, Carroll's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell 6-1 to Bellmont.
Leo's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-2. As for Carroll, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-1.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Leo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .366. However, it's not like Carroll struggles in that department as they've averaged .341. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Leo's way against Carroll when the teams last played back in April of 2023 as Leo made off with a 9-1 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Carroll's Delaney Conner, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Now that she won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be that much easier for Leo to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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