Softball Game Preview: Fairview Aggies vs. Cleveland Panthers

The Fairview Aggies will be taking part in a tournament against the Cleveland Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

Thursday just wasn't the day for Fairview's offense. They came up short against Good Hope on Thursday, falling 10-0. The Aggies haven't had much luck with the Raiders recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cleveland). Everything went their way against Susan Moore on Thursday as Cleveland made off with a 16-2 win. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won nine in a row.

Savana Delgado made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 1-for-4. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season.

In other batting news, Ella Thomas was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run and six RBI. Those RBI marked the first that she brought in this season. Makenna Hayes was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Cleveland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Fairview's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Cleveland, their win bumped their record up to an identical 3-6.

Everything went Fairview's way against Cleveland when the teams last played on Saturday, as Fairview made off with a 13-3 victory. Does Fairview have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cleveland turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.