Softball Recap: Williamson has no trouble against Addison

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 4:14pm

Softball Recap: Williamson Warriors vs. Addison Knights

Williamson won the last time they faced Addison, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Williamson Warriors were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Addison Knights. The win made it back-to-back victories for Williamson.

Kenna Thomas made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits (and not a single walk). Thomas has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Thomas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Lexi Smalley was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

On Addison's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sadie Strauss, who went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

Williamson has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 5-9 record this season. As for Addison, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Williamson will take on Canton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Williamson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Addison, they will be playing at home against Arkport Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Addison is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season.

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