Softball Preview: Loudon Redskins vs. South-Doyle Cherokees
After five games on the road, Loudon is heading back home. They will take on the South-Doyle Cherokees at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Monday, Loudon beat McMinn Central 6-1. The victory was just what Loudon needed coming off of a 9-3 defeat in their prior match.
Meanwhile, South-Doyle never let their opponents score on Friday. They put the hurt on Harriman with a sharp 12-0 win. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for South-Doyle this season.
Anna Snodderly was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Snodderly has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Snodderly was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
In other batting news, South-Doyle got a massive performance out of Kathryn McGlothlan, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Madisyn Baker, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Loudon's victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for South-Doyle, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-6.
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