Softball Preview: Millsap Bulldogs vs. Peaster Greyhounds
Millsap is 0-10 against Peaster since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Millsap Bulldogs will head out on the road to face off against the Peaster Greyhounds at 5:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Millsap suffered a rough 21-13 loss at the hands of Early.
Ella VanDyke and Joey Fross stepped up to the plate in a big way. VanDyke went 2-for-5 with five RBI, a triple, and a run, while Fross scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Cori Ground, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Peaster gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 21-1 margin over Early. Peaster's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Isabel Ferrara was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with two triples, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Rainee Layton was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Millsap's defeat dropped their record down to 17-14. As for Peaster, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 17-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Millsap has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Peaster struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Millsap suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to Peaster in their previous meeting back in March. Can Millsap avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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