Softball Preview: Southridge Raiders vs. Princeton Tigers
Southridge is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Princeton is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Southridge Raiders will take on the Princeton Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Southridge gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They blew past Forest Park 14-5.
Millie Hunter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Southridge let Molly Schwartz and Keegan LaRoche loose on the outfield. Schwartz scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while LaRoche scored a run while going 4-for-5. Camryn Nalley was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Princeton got themselves on the board against Evansville Harrison on Thursday, but Evansville Harrison never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over the Warriors. The high-scoring effort was just what Princeton needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
The team relied heavily on Kamryn Elliott, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Karsyn McGraw, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Southridge has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. As for Princeton, their victory bumped their record up to 12-8-1.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Southridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .381. However, it's not like Princeton struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Southridge was able to grind out a solid win over Princeton in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, winning 6-2. Does Southridge have another victory up their sleeve, or will Princeton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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