Softball Game Preview: A.C. Reynolds Plays at Home

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 4:52am

Softball Preview: A.C. Reynolds Rockets vs. McDowell Titans

A.C. Reynolds and McDowell are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2015, but likely not for long. The A.C. Reynolds Rockets will be playing in front of their home fans against the McDowell Titans at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

A.C. Reynolds took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over T.C. Roberson.

Kadyn Williams made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Williams has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Jordan Dorsey was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Camryn Pressley, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Meanwhile, McDowell had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 9-5.

A.C. Reynolds' win bumped their record up to 9-11. As for McDowell, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.

A.C. Reynolds came up short against McDowell in their previous matchup back in April, falling 8-4. Will A.C. Reynolds have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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