Softball Preview: South Point Red Raiders vs. Forestview Jaguars
South Point has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Forestview Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Last Thursday, South Point suffered a rough 7-1 defeat at the hands of Crest. South Point has not had much luck with Crest recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Cailey Evans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on 12 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Forestview gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on East Gaston with a sharp 17-4 win.
The team relied heavily on Blair Riley, who went 5-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Lily Cabe, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
South Point's loss dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Forestview, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. South Point hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .394. However, it's not like Forestview struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
South Point might still be hurting after the 17-4 defeat they got from Forestview when the teams last played back in March. Can South Point avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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