Softball Preview: Tug Valley Panthers vs. WestSide Renegades
The Tug Valley Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the WestSide Renegades at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Tug Valley will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Tug Valley can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. They never let Tolsia onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory.
Bailee Hall was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hall was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last 12 times she's played.
In other batting news, Amelya Wellman was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Megan Griffey was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for WestSide, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road back in March. They put the hurt on Van with a sharp 12-3 win last Monday. The victory was some much needed relief for WestSide as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Tug Valley's win bumped their record up to 11-4. As for WestSide, their victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4.
Tug Valley beat WestSide 5-2 in their previous matchup back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tug Valley since the squad 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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