Leo is 8-0 against Heritage since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Leo Lions will be staying on the road to face off against the Heritage Patriots at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Leo is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger as Leo made off with an 18-3 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Leo considering their one-run performance the match before.
Mackenzie Arroyo looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Lillian Pierce was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Madyn Mohr, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Heritage got the win against Garrett on Tuesday by a conclusive 9-1.
Danica Fuller made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Fuller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Fuller was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Heritage let Grace Guenthner and Abriyah James loose on the outfield. Guenthner went 2-for-4 with a home run, while James went 2-for-5 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Leo's record now sits at 23-5. As for Heritage, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Wednesday's contest 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 .353. However, it's not like Heritage struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Leo took their victory against Heritage when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 11-1. Does Leo have another victory up their sleeve, or will Heritage turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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