Softball Preview: Tekonsha Indians vs. Waldron Spartans
Tekonsha has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Thursday. They will challenge the Waldron Spartans at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Tekonsha is headed into the contest fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 26-13 margin over North Adams-Jerome on Tuesday. With that victory, Tekonsha brought their scoring average up to 10.2 runs per game.
Angel Veenkant was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Veenkant was even better at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Carissa Shedd was a standout: she scored four runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Reagan Henry, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Waldron is still undefeated this season after their game against Tekonsha back in April, but Tekonsha came as close as anyone has to beating them. Waldron skirted past Tekonsha 10-8.
Tekonsha made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Waldron, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Tekonsha couldn't quite finish off Waldron in their previous meeting back in April and fell 10-8. Can Tekonsha avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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