Softball Preview: Smith County Owls vs. Cannon County Lions
Smith County has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Cannon County Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Smith County can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent contest on Saturday. Everything went their way against Pickett County as Smith County made off with an 11-1 victory.
Avery Woodard was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Lillian Dillon, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Cannon County has not done well against Cascade recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Cannon County was the clear victor by a 19-4 margin over Cascade. That looming 19-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Cannon County yet this season.
Raena Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Cannon County got a massive performance out of Kurstin Warrick, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedi Clark, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and a triple.
Smith County's record is now 9-3. As for Cannon County, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8.
Smith County skirted past Cannon County 9-7 when the teams last played back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for Smith County 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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