Softball Preview: Biggs Wolverines vs. Chester Volcanoes
Biggs is 8-2 against Chester since May of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Biggs Wolverines will challenge the Chester Volcanoes at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Biggs is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 22-1 margin over Plumas Charter. Winning may never get old, but Biggs sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Riley Harrison made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Harrison was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Addie Scott was incredible, going 4-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Daisy Seipert, who went 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and a double.
Meanwhile, Chester had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They blew past the Eagles 14-7.
Abby Nashlund spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addisen Nashlund, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. She hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. Sarah Branch was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Biggs' win bumped their record up to 24-2. As for Chester, they pushed their record up to 14-12 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Biggs has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Chester struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Biggs took their win against Chester in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 17-0. Does Biggs have another victory up their sleeve, or will Chester turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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