Softball Preview: Webb Spartans vs. Oakdale Eagles
Webb has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Oakdale Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Webb has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Monday, it was a hard-fought game, but Webb had to settle for a 6-4 defeat against West.
Malea Breeden spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Jeneva Mitchell was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Mitchell is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Silvan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 17 runs the game before, Oakdale was a bit more limited in their match on Monday. They fell victim to a tough 12-2 loss at the hands of Coalfield.
Oakdale saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cheyenne Sirmans, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Webb's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-6. As for Oakdale, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Webb took their win against Oakdale when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 18-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Webb since the team 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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