Softball Preview: Radford Rams vs. Waipahu Marauders
The Radford Rams will head out on the road to take on the Waipahu Marauders at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Radford is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.1 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Radford beat Kalaheo 9-6.
Niueni Elisara made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Elisara has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Elisara was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sherri Marshall, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Olena Umetsu was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, sadly, Waipahu is still looking for their first win of the season after nine matchups. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 31-18 walloping at the hands of Kailua on Saturday. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Radford's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2. They've been dominating during the games in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 12.1 runs. As for Waipahu, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Everything went Radford's way against Waipahu in their previous matchup back in March as Radford made off with a 17-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Radford since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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