Softball Preview: Maroa-Forsyth Trojans vs. PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central Bluejays
The Maroa-Forsyth Trojans will head out on the road to take on the PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central Bluejays at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Maroa-Forsyth's hitters might be in the hot seat on Wednesday considering what happened against Williamsville on Tuesday. They lost 13-0 to the Bullets. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Maroa-Forsyth's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Maroa-Forsyth saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kelci Kahlher, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
Meanwhile, PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 11-4 to Williamsville.
Maroa-Forsyth's loss dropped their record down to 11-9. As for PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 11-9.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Maroa-Forsyth hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. However, it's not like PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .342. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Maroa-Forsyth took their win against PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 14-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Maroa-Forsyth since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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