Softball Preview: Whitney Wildcats vs. Folsom Bulldogs
After two games on the road, Whitney is heading back home. They will take on the Folsom Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Whitney gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over Pioneer.
Paige Tamblyn tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Whitney's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Tylie Kitchen, who went 1-for-3 with a home run. Kitchen is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played.
Meanwhile, Folsom never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Del Campo with a sharp 10-0 victory. That looming 10-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Folsom yet this season.
Not much got past Emily Sheehan, who gave up just three hits to keep Del Campo off the board. It was the first time this season that Sheehan pitched five or more innings.
On the hitting side, Sophie Green was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. Shelbie Smith was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Whitney's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs per game. As for Folsom, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Everything went Whitney's way against Folsom in their previous meeting back in March as Whitney made off with a 7-1 victory. Does Whitney have another victory up their sleeve, or will Folsom turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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