Softball Preview: Minster Wildcats vs. Strasburg-Franklin Tigers
The Minster Wildcats will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Strasburg-Franklin Tigers at 10:00 a.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Minster: 2.9, Strasburg-Franklin: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Minster is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They skirted past Tri-Village 5-3. Five seems to be a good number for Minster as the team scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Brooklyn Osterloh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Addison Inskeep was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailee Albers, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, Strasburg-Franklin came tearing into Friday's matchup with 21 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Titans.
Strasburg-Franklin also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Amelia Spidell gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Spidell, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ella Gilkerson, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Minster's win bumped their record up to 29-1. As for Strasburg-Franklin, their victory bumped their record up to 29-3.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Minster has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Strasburg-Franklin struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. 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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