Softball Preview: Glenn Rockets vs. Stevenson Spartans
Glenn has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Stevenson Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
If Glenn beats Stevenson with 16 runs on Wednesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. Glenn never let Wayne Memorial onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory on Monday. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for Glenn this season.
Chelsie VanHooser made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. VanHooser has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. VanHooser was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Glenn let Brooklyn Busby and Sam Farrell loose on the outfield. Busby got on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI, while Farrell scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Rylie Sansom was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Stevenson had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.6 runs), and they went ahead and made it six on Monday. They came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 5-1.
Glenn's record now sits at 5-13. As for Stevenson, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-1.
Glenn suffered a grim 16-6 defeat to Stevenson when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Glenn avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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