Softball Preview: Dade County Wolverines vs. Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Warriors
The Dade County Wolverines will head out on the road to face off against the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dade County is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
Dade County's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Wednesday's struggle, when Gordon Lee hitters got past them. Dade County lost 10-4 to Gordon Lee on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Wolverines have suffered since August 10th.
Meanwhile, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe didn't have quite enough to beat Ringgold on Tuesday and fell 6-4.
Lakely Parrish was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
Parrish wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Micha Valdes, who went 1-for-4 with a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Kayleigh Johnson, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Dade County's record is now 22-7. As for Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, their record is now 10-14.
Dade County couldn't quite finish off Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe when the teams last played on Monday and fell 5-3. Can Dade County avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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