Softball Preview: South Beloit Sobos vs. Harvest Christian Academy Lions
South Beloit is 7-0 against Harvest Christian Academy since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The South Beloit Sobos will look to defend their home field against the Harvest Christian Academy Lions at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
South Beloit came into Monday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged Ashton-Franklin Center out 15-14. The win was just what South Beloit needed coming off of an 11-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Whitney Schnack was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and eight unearned) runs off 12 hits (and not a single walk). Schnack has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Schnack was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Zorah Martin was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Macey Lineman was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Harvest Christian Academy came into Monday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by an 18-8 margin over Aurora Christian. The victory was just what Harvest Christian Academy needed coming off of a 16-5 defeat in their prior game.
Harvest Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Kenzie Weidman, who scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Riley Kate Butler, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
South Beloit's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Harvest Christian Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. South Beloit has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Harvest Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.3. The only question left is which team can snag more.
South Beloit took their win against Harvest Christian Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 15-2. Will South Beloit repeat their success, or does Harvest Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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