Softball Preview: Stockbridge Tigers vs. Westlake Lions
The Stockbridge Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Westlake Lions at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Stockbridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
Stockbridge will head into Thursday's contest out to bounce back: they came back down to earth on Thursday after soaring to a 15-run match in their last game. They fell just short of Locust Grove by a score of 6-4.
Alexandria Williams made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jada Roberts, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Westlake waltzed into their matchup on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 21-3 victory.
Nia Ingraham was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Gabrielle Simmons was a standout: she scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Alana Barrett was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Westlake was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've earned since back in September of 2023.
Stockbridge dropped their record down to 2-4 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Westlake, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Stockbridge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Westlake struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. 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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