Softball Preview: Northview Titans vs. Southwest DeKalb Panthers
The Northview Titans will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Southwest DeKalb Panthers, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Northview is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Northview came up short against Whitefield Academy on Thursday, falling 19-6.
Stella Weaver made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Sarah Patharkar, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Northview always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .577. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a OBP of .577 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Southwest DeKalb never let their opponents score on Thursday. They put the hurt on Clarkston with a sharp 15-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won five matches by 15 runs or more so far this season.
Jasmin Josey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Bailee Canty and Madelyn Flournoy did most of the damage at the plate: Canty went 1-for-2 with a home run, three stolen bases, and two runs, while Flournoy scored two runs and stole six bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Te'Ayzia Redding, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Northview's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Southwest DeKalb, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Northview has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Southwest DeKalb struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Northview came out on top in a nail-biter against Southwest DeKalb in their previous meeting back in October of 2021, sneaking past 1-0. Does Northview have another victory up their sleeve, or will Southwest DeKalb turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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