Softball Preview: Washington Pam Pack vs. Heide Trask Titans
The Washington Pam Pack will challenge the Heide Trask Titans on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Washington is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand West Bladen a 10-0 shutout. The victory was familiar territory for Washington who now have ten in a row.
Emma Orr made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Orr has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Orr was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, Peyton Youmans and Carly Woolard did most of the damage at the plate: Youmans scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Woolard went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Ryleigh Elks, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Heide Trask waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They blew past the Bulldogs 13-7. That's two games straight that Heide Trask has won by exactly six runs.
Taylor Sparkman and Lauren Hall did most of the damage at the plate: Sparkman scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Hall scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Fennell, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Washington is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. As for Heide Trask, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Washington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Heide Trask struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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