Softball Preview: Jackson Timberwolves vs. Kamiak Knights
Jackson has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Kamiak Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Jackson's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Wednesday. They never let Arlington onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory.
Yanina Sherwood (2024-UNLV) made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Sherwood (2024-UNLV) has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Sherwood (2024-UNLV) was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rachel Sysum (2024-Fresno State), who went 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hailey Pelletier (2024), who went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double.
Meanwhile, Kamiak put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Meadowdale.
Like Jackson, Kamiak also got a great game from a two-way player: Synclair Mawudeku. On the mound, Mawudeku struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Ally Boulger struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). At bat, Mawudeku scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Boulger went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Kylie McClure and Emma Stansfield did most of the damage at the plate: McClure went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Stansfield scored three runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Scarlette Chapman, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Jackson's win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1. As for Kamiak, their record is now 13-0.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Jackson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .413. However, it's not like Kamiak struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. 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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