Softball Preview: Buckingham Charter Knights vs. Foresthill Wildfires
Buckingham Charter and Foresthill are an even 3-3 against one another since March of 2015, but likely not for long. The Buckingham Charter Knights will head out on the road to take on the Foresthill Wildfires at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Buckingham Charter is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Last Thursday, Buckingham Charter got themselves on the board against Leroy Greene Academy, but Leroy Greene Academy never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over the Lions. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for Buckingham Charter this season.
Haley Griffin and Tamia Cendejas made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Griffin tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Cendejas pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Griffin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Griffin went 1-for-1 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI, while Cendejas scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Annalyn Steh was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Jordan Walberg was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Foresthill can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent game on Thursday. They blew past Encina Prep 14-3. The victory was just what Foresthill needed coming off of a 12-3 defeat in their prior match.
Buckingham Charter now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Foresthill, their record now sits at 8-2.
Buckingham Charter might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Foresthill in their previous meeting back in April of 2017. Thankfully for Buckingham Charter, Amber Mackay (who kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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