Softball Preview: Willows Honkers vs. Paradise Bobcats
Willows has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Paradise Bobcats at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Willows is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Willows proved they can win big on Friday (they won by 12) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past Paradise 5-3.
For Paradise's part, Nyah Baker was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Baker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Baker was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Baker wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dusti Smith, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Willows is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6-1 record this season. As for Paradise, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Willows' speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. Willows has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Paradise, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Willows continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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