Softball Preview: Armuchee Indians vs. Gordon Lee Trojans
Armuchee is on a six-game streak of home wins, while Gordon Lee is on a six-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Armuchee Indians will host the Gordon Lee Trojans at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Armuchee will head into Wednesday's contest hoping to keep the good times rolling: they only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run they dealt Southeast Whitfield County on Wednesday. Armuchee was the clear victor by a 15-8 margin over Southeast Whitfield County.
Aubrey McConkey made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emily Garrison, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in hits. Another player making a difference was Tori Vitello, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Gordon Lee got the win against North Murray on Saturday by a conclusive 9-2.
Armuchee is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. As for Gordon Lee, their win bumped their record up to 15-2.
Armuchee might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Gordon Lee when the teams last played back in August. Will Armuchee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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