Softball Preview: Addison Knights vs. Williamson Warriors
Addison has been on the road for five straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Williamson Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Addison is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.3 runs per game this season.
Addison lost 11-3 to Cowanesque Valley on Tuesday.
Addison saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Knowles, who went 2-for-4 with a double.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last match, Williamson made sure to put some runs up on the board against Sayre on Friday. Everything went Williamson's way against Sayre as Williamson made off with a 17-4 victory.
Olivia Gee made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Gee has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gee was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Williamson got a massive performance out of Mikenna Buchannan, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, six RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Lexi Smalley, who scored five runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Addison's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Williamson, their win bumped their record up to 4-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Addison has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Williamson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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