Softball Preview: Weber Warriors vs. Davis Darts
After three games on the road, Weber is heading back home. They will take on the Davis Darts at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Weber will head into Thursday's game on the come-up: they were handed a two-run defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Copper Hills on Thursday. Weber was the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over Copper Hills.
Kendall Strasburg was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Strasburg was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Boswelll, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ellie Nielsen, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Davis had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. They blew past the Phoenix 8-2.
The team relied heavily on Katie Klaumann, who went 3-for-4 with a home run. Jada Chilton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Weber has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 10-10 record this season. As for Davis, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-4.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Weber hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Davis struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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