Softball Preview: ThunderRidge Grizzlies vs. Castle View Sabercats
ThunderRidge has been away from home for two games now, but on Wednesday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Castle View Sabercats at 3:30 p.m. ThunderRidge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
ThunderRidge came up short against Regis Jesuit on Monday, falling 15-8.
Aubrey Conant made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Castle View had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Douglas County on Monday. The Sabercats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by ten runs or more this season.
Mary Kraus made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. The last time her OBP was this high was back in October of 2023. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. That's the fewest strikeouts she has posted since back in October of 2023.
In other batting news, Zoe Salazar was a standout: she scored three runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Preslee Dunbar, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
ThunderRidge has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Castle View, the victory also got them back to even at 6-6.
Castle View's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: ThunderRidge has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Castle View, though, as they've been averaging 9.6. Given ThunderRidge's sizable advantage in that area, Castle View will need to find a way to close that gap.
ThunderRidge came up short against Castle View when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 3-0. Will ThunderRidge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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