Softball Preview: Seckinger Jaguars vs. Newnan Cougars
The Seckinger Jaguars will stay at home for another game and welcome the Newnan Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Seckinger is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
Seckinger is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over Newnan. The Jaguars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 matches by six runs or more this season.
Seckinger got a great performance from Annmarie Nagy as she pitched five innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Nagy has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Milan Torres was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of McKenna Major, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Seckinger kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in six consecutive matchups.
Seckinger's victory bumped their record up to 27-5. As for Newnan, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 16-17 record.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Seckinger hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Newnan struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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