Softball Preview: Idea Timberwolves vs. DC International Dragons
The Idea Timberwolves will head out on the road to face off against the DC International Dragons at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last five games Idea has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Back in April, it was a hard-fought match, but Idea had to settle for an 8-6 defeat against KIPP College Prep.
Meanwhile, DC International faced KIPP College Prep in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. DC International fell just short of KIPP College Prep by a score of 9-8. DC International has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Minna Balk put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (and only one walk). Balk has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Balk was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Laine Harter stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Sylvia Panetta was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-1.
Idea's record is now 4-2. As for DC International, their record now sits at 5-4.
Idea came out on top in a nail-biter against DC International in their previous matchup back in March, sneaking past 13-12. The rematch might be a little tougher for Idea since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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