Softball Preview: Chase Trojans vs. Polk County Wolverines
Chase is 4-0 against Polk County since March of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Chase Trojans will head out on the road to challenge the Polk County Wolverines at 4:30 p.m. Chase is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Chase will bounce into Tuesday's contest after beating R-S Central, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Chase came out on top in a nail-biter against R-S Central on Thursday and snuck past 3-2. The victory was some much needed relief for Chase as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Myra Beaver was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Beaver was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Zaley Packett was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Montana Honeycutt was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Polk County lost 15-1 to Brevard on Friday. Polk County has struggled against Brevard recently, as their game on Friday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Chase's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-8. As for Polk County, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
Chase took their victory against Polk County when the teams last played back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 13-3. Will Chase repeat their success, or does Polk County have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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