Softball Preview: Jimtown Jimmies vs. Rochester Zebras
The Jimtown Jimmies will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rochester Zebras at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Wednesday, Jimtown came up short against Bremen and fell 15-11.
Kendal McPhee stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Skyler Pello, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Jimtown kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matchups, Rochester finally came back down to earth on Wednesday. They fell 6-2 to Manchester.
Bria Rensberger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Aubrey Wilson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Darah Strasser, who went 2-for-3 with a triple.
Jimtown's defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Rochester, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Jimtown has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Rochester struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.3. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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