Softball Game Preview: Gilmer County Titans vs. Wahama White Falcons

By Team Reports Apr 15, 2025, 3:55am

Softball Preview: Gilmer County Titans vs. Wahama White Falcons

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Gilmer County is 0-8 against Wahama since June of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Titans will look to defend their home field against the White Falcons at 6:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Gilmer County comes in on three and Wahama on six.

Last Friday, Gilmer County got the win against Calhoun by a conclusive 20-4. The Titans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 contests by eight runs or more this season.

Addison Godfrey made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Godfrey was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Erin Stoddard

Stolen Base (Career)

04/11/25 vs Calhoun3
04/01/25 vs Webster County2
04/01/25 vs Webster County2
04/05/25 vs Logan1
03/26/25 @ Tygarts Valley1

In other batting news, Gilmer County got a massive performance out of Erin Stoddard, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave Stoddard a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Layla Smith, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one triple.

Gilmer County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. They are 11-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Meanwhile, Wahama never let their opponents score on Monday. They walked away with a 5-0 victory over Wirt County.

Wahama's win was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Fiona VanMatre, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.

Gilmer County pushed their record up to 11-5 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Wahama, their victory bumped their record up to 16-2.

Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Gilmer County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .418. However, it's not like Wahama struggles in that department as they've averaged .408. 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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