Softball Preview: Caldwell County Tigers vs. Webster County Trojans
After three games on the road, Caldwell County is heading back home. They will take on the Webster County Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Caldwell County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Caldwell County is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Friday, just like they did against Lyon County (and have done all season long). Caldwell County blew past Lyon County 10-3. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Caldwell County considering their one-run performance the game before.
alexis wood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Brylee Butts and adley lewis did most of the damage at the plate: Butts went 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and a triple, while lewis went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two doubles. Alicia Stanley was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Meanwhile, Webster County might've scored the first runs on Tuesday, but it was Christian County who claimed the real prize. Webster County wound up with the same score they had in their last game (4-3), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for them in their matchups with Christian County: they've now lost six in a row.
Webster County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jenna Shelley, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Caldwell County's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-8-1. As for Webster County, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-7.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Caldwell County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .359. However, it's not like Webster County struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. 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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