Softball Preview: Lyman Hall Trojans vs. Guilford Grizzlies
The Lyman Hall Trojans will head out on the road to face off against the Guilford Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Saturday, Lyman Hall got the win against Branford by a conclusive 23-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lyman Hall.
Meanwhile, Guilford waltzed into their game on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victor by a 24-6 margin over the Green Dragons. That 18 run margin sets a new team best for Guilford this season.
Sophia Meade was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meade has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Meade was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-1 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Guilford let Addie Smith and Ella Munson loose on the outfield. Smith went 5-for-6 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles, while Munson got on base in five of her six plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Kennadie Tansey, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Lyman Hall now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Guilford, they pushed their record up to 3-1 with that win, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Lyman Hall might still be hurting after the 16-8 loss they got from Guilford when the teams last played back in May of 2022. Thankfully for Lyman Hall, Allie Petonito (who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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