Softball Preview: Gregori Jaguars vs. Whitney Wildcats
The Gregori Jaguars will face off against the Whitney Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Gregori comes in on 12 and Whitney on 16.
Gregori is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Folsom a 1-0 shutout. Gregori's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three matchups.
The result came thanks to Kailey Estes's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 24 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kylee Huff, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Whitney can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent contest on Thursday. They put the hurt on Davis Sr. with a sharp 7-1 victory.
Hannah Duncan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mya Flindt, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Tylie Kitchen, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Gregori has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 17 of their last 18 games, which provided a nice bump to their 24-4 record this season. As for Whitney, their win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-2.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Gregori has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.6 hits per game. However, it's not like Whitney struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.8. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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