Softball Preview: Pender Patriots vs. Heide Trask Titans
The Pender Patriots will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Heide Trask Titans at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Wednesday, Pender made easy work of West Columbus and carried off an 11-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Pender.
Kaylee Woodcock made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Woodcock was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Charleigh Rivenbark, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Katlynn Iddings, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Heide Trask waltzed into their game on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Gators as they made off with a 9-2 win.
Like Pender, Heide Trask also got a great game from a two-way player: Chloe Barnhill. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits. Barnhill was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jalyn Reece-Murray, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Lauren Hall was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Pender's victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Heide Trask, their win bumped their record up to 13-3.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Tuesday. Pender hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.7 home runs per game. However, it's not like Heide Trask struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.5. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Pender might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Heide Trask in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Pender have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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