Softball Preview: Grandview Heights Bobcats vs. Berne Union Rockets
The Grandview Heights Bobcats have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Berne Union Rockets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Grandview Heights' hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Buckeye Valley on Wednesday. They lost 10-0 to the Barons. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, Grandview Heights' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Berne Union came up short against Millersport on Wednesday and fell 9-5.
Aleah Smiley and Josilyn Hedges stepped up to the plate in a big way. Smiley went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double, while Hedges scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Smiley has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. Mia Hintz was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Grandview Heights' loss dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Berne Union, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-12 record this season.
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