Softball Preview: Dobson Mustangs vs. Westwood Warriors
The Dobson Mustangs will head out on the road to take on the Westwood Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Dobson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Dobson after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. Their tough 7-1 loss to Mountain View might stick with them for a while. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Dobson in their matchups with Mountain View: they've now lost nine in a row.
Dobson saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mya Caldwell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Caldwell has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Westwood put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Friday. They blew past Skyline 16-3. The win was some much needed relief for Westwood as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Madison Blumer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Blumer was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Westwood let Olivia Sainz and Hope Hutchins loose on the outfield. Sainz went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a stolen base, while Hutchins scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Navi Brinkerhoff was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Dobson's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-13. As for Westwood, the victory got them back to even at 11-11.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dobson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Westwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dobson came out on top in a nail-biter against Westwood when the teams last played two weeks ago, sneaking past 3-1. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Blumer, who didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Dobson still be able to contain Blumer? There's only one way to find out.
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