Softball Preview: Melbourne Bulldogs vs. Eau Gallie Commodores
Melbourne is on a eight-game streak of home wins, while Eau Gallie is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Melbourne Bulldogs will take on the Eau Gallie Commodores at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Melbourne: 1, Eau Gallie: 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Thursday, Melbourne never let their opponents score. They walked away with a 3-0 victory over Coral Reef.
Melbourne's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jayden Wright, who went 1-for-1 with a double and an RBI.
Eau Gallie lost a close one when they played on Tuesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 11-3 walloping at the hands of Somerset Academy (Silver Palms).
Jordan Stout put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Stout has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Stout was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Ainsley O'Dell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Melbourne's victory bumped their record up to 16-0. As for Eau Gallie, their loss dropped their record down to 8-4.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Melbourne hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Eau Gallie struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Melbourne's way against Eau Gallie when the teams last played back in February as Melbourne made off with a 7-1 win. Does Melbourne have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eau Gallie turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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