Softball Preview: Owen Valley Patriots vs. Indian Creek Braves
The Owen Valley Patriots will square off against the Indian Creek Braves at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Owen Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Owen Valley is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 14 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against Edgewood on Thursday. They fell 5-1 to the Mustangs. Owen Valley's defeat signaled the end of their ten-game winning streak.
Taylor Monroe made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and an RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Meanwhile, Indian Creek narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Beech Grove 5-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Indian Creek.
Delaney Jones made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Jones was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jasmine Day, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI. Addie Schaub was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Owen Valley's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-6. As for Indian Creek, their win bumped their record up to 14-10.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Owen Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .409. However, it's not like Indian Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Owen Valley took their victory against Indian Creek when the teams last played last Wednesday by a conclusive 11-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Owen Valley since the team 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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