Softball Preview: Enterprise Yellowjackets vs. Salem Wildcats
Enterprise is 7-1 against Salem since March of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Enterprise Yellowjackets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Salem Wildcats at 6:15 p.m.
On Thursday, Enterprise suffered a tough 16-4 loss at the hands of Stringer. Enterprise has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Natalie Williams made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Salem put the finishing touches on their 13th blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They put the hurt on Tylertown with a sharp 14-1 win. The victory was nothing new for Salem as they're now sitting on eight straight.
Marissa Pollard made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Pollard has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pollard was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with five RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, Preslea Bobb was a standout: she went 2-for-2 with three runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kenleigh Eggan, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Enterprise's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-7. As for Salem, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6-1 record this season.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Enterprise has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Salem struggles in that department as they've averaged .493. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Enterprise took their win against Salem in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 11-1. Does Enterprise have another victory up their sleeve, or will Salem turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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