Softball Preview: Thomas Jefferson Spartans vs. George Washington Patriots
The Thomas Jefferson Spartans and the George Washington Patriots are set to duel on Thursday. Thomas Jefferson has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with four straight losses, while George Washington will come in with three straight victories.
On Tuesday, Thomas Jefferson came up short against Denver South and fell 5-2.
Ariana Winn made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Thomas Jefferson didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Denver South only tossed three.
Meanwhile, George Washington earned a 9-5 win over Vista PEAK Prep on Tuesday.
Avia Marusich made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Maggie Duffy was excellent, scoring three runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Leilani Martin, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Thomas Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 10-10. As for George Washington, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season.
Thomas Jefferson's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's match. Thomas Jefferson has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for George Washington, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Thomas Jefferson continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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