Softball Preview: Woodlands Academy Wildcats vs. Lake Forest Scouts
The Woodlands Academy Wildcats will be playing at home against the Lake Forest Scouts at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Forest took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Woodlands Academy, who comes in off a win.
Last Tuesday, Woodlands Academy made easy work of Round Lake and carried off a 19-5 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Woodlands Academy.
Abby Hironimus made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hironimus was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Hironimus is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Irene Poole Ruiz was a standout: she scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sara Bult, who scored two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Lake Forest fell victim to Stevenson and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. Their tough 20-0 defeat to the Patriots might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, Lake Forest's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Woodlands Academy's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. As for Lake Forest, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Woodlands Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's match. Woodlands Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Lake Forest, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Woodlands Academy continue to outrun the ball?
Woodlands Academy suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Lake Forest in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Woodlands Academy, Bella Ranallo (who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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