Softball Preview: Williams Vikings vs. Ash Fork/Seligman Spartans
Williams has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Ash Fork/Seligman Spartans at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Williams' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Ash Fork/Seligman's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
In what's become a running theme this season, Williams gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Ash Fork/Seligman 18-7. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Williams considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Danika Howe made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Howe was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Williams got a massive performance out of Kai Mortensen, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Braydyn Larimore, who scored four runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4.
Williams is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-5 record this season. As for Ash Fork/Seligman, they dropped their record down to 3-6 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Williams hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .512. However, it's not like Ash Fork/Seligman struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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