Softball Preview: Old Fort Stockaders vs. Mohawk Warriors
The Old Fort Stockaders will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Mohawk Warriors at 5:00 p.m. Old Fort is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
After soaring to 22 runs the game before, Old Fort was a bit more limited in their contest on Wednesday. They suffered a tough 9-2 defeat at the hands of Danbury. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Old Fort in their matchups with Danbury: they've now lost four in a row.
Addy Gillmor was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Mohawk waltzed into their match on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Redmen 13-1.
Aubrey Gottfried spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Katie Woodland, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. A.J Chevalier was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Old Fort's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Mohawk, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Old Fort hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Mohawk struggles in that department as they've averaged .368. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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