Softball Preview: Hollister Tigers vs. Spokane Owls
The Hollister Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Spokane Owls at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with 18 defeats in a row, Hollister finally turned things around against Bradleyville last Monday. Hollister blew past Bradleyville 22-2. Hollister's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hollister got a massive performance out of Journey Beckman, who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jadyn Hunt, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Spokane came into Monday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 19-1 margin over Wheaton on Monday. That looming 19-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Spokane yet this season.
Abigail Ayres made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Ayres was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Spokane got a massive performance out of Macie Gimlen, who scored four runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-5. Karsyn Schrock was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Hollister's victory ended a 17-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-24. As for Spokane, their win ended a 13-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-21.
Hollister came up short against Spokane in their previous matchup back in March, falling 8-4. Can Hollister avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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