Softball Preview: Mount Tabor Spartans vs. East Forsyth Eagles
Mount Tabor is on a four-game streak of home losses, East Forsyth a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Mount Tabor Spartans will take on the East Forsyth Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Mount Tabor brought some dynamite into their most recent match. Everything went their way against Parkland back in March as Mount Tabor made off with a 30-15 victory. Mount Tabor's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Regan Quade, who scored five runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Eva Dardeau, who scored four runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Meanwhile, East Forsyth earned a 6-2 win over South Stokes on Wednesday.
Hannah Niten was excellent, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Jones, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Mount Tabor's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-7. As for East Forsyth, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mount Tabor has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .525. However, it's not like East Forsyth struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mount Tabor suffered a grim 19-2 defeat to East Forsyth in their previous meeting back in March. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of East Forsyth's Irelynn Price, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Now that Mount Tabor knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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