Softball Preview: Morehead Panthers vs. T.W. Andrews Red Raiders
Morehead is 5-0 against T.W. Andrews since March of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Morehead Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the T.W. Andrews Red Raiders at 5:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Morehead is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Friday, just like they did against Walkertown (and have done all season long). Morehead put the hurt on Walkertown with a sharp 9-2 win on Wednesday.
Saillie Aheron spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jenna Mauney was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Biggs, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, T.W. Andrews had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Reidsville 25-10. T.W. Andrews' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Morehead has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-6 record this season. As for T.W. Andrews, their victory bumped their record up to 3-8.
Morehead took their win against T.W. Andrews in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 28-0. Will Morehead repeat their success, or does T.W. Andrews have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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