Softball Preview: North Stafford Wolverines vs. Massaponax Panthers
North Stafford is 8-2 against Massaponax since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The North Stafford Wolverines will look to defend their home field against the Massaponax Panthers at 6:00 p.m. The last three games North Stafford has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Friday, North Stafford didn't have quite enough to beat Stafford and fell 3-2. That's two games in a row now that North Stafford has lost by just one run.
Kaylie DeChicchis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Abby Morris was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Massaponax scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They never let Chancellor onto the board and left with a 19-0 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Massaponax with their most commanding win of the season.
North Stafford's defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Massaponax, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-10.
North Stafford took their victory against Massaponax in their previous meeting on April 5th by a conclusive 15-4. Will North Stafford repeat their success, or does Massaponax have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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