Softball Preview: Eaglecrest Raptors vs. ThunderRidge Grizzlies
The Eaglecrest Raptors will challenge the ThunderRidge Grizzlies at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Eaglecrest is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Grandview, who was ranked 12th in their home state at the time (Eaglecrest was ranked 18th). Eaglecrest lost 8-1 to Grandview on Thursday. The Raptors haven't had much luck with the Wolves recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Kaitlyn Hendrian was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with a home run.
Even though they lost, Eaglecrest didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grandview only tossed six.
Meanwhile, ThunderRidge lost 17-3 to Cherokee Trail on Wednesday.
ThunderRidge saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Meredith O'Neil, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. O'Neil is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Eaglecrest's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5. As for ThunderRidge, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Eaglecrest hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like ThunderRidge 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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