Softball Preview: Southern/Diller-Odell vs. Auburn Bulldogs
Southern/Diller-Odell are on the road again on Saturday to play the Auburn Bulldogs.
Southern/Diller-Odell lost 12-2 to Auburn on Thursday.
For Auburn's part, Gretchen Paschal made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Paschal has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Auburn let Makenna Snodgrass and Bree Wehenkel loose on the outfield. Snodgrass went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, while Wehenkel went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie Allen, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Auburn was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .478. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .312 or higher in seven consecutive contests.
Southern/Diller-Odell dropped their record down to 2-8 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Auburn, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Saturday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Southern/Diller-Odell hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Auburn struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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