Softball Preview: Goode STEM Academy Knights vs. Kelly Trojans
The Goode STEM Academy Knights will head out on the road to challenge the Kelly Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
After only one run in their last matchup, Goode STEM Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Kelly on Monday. Everything went Goode STEM Academy's way against Kelly as Goode STEM Academy made off with a 19-3 victory. Goode STEM Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Emily Chiquito made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Chiquito was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sabrina Pagan was a standout: she scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-3. Erika Smith was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in four of her eight plate appearances.
Goode STEM Academy's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.4 runs per game. As for Kelly, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
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