Softball Preview: Discovery Canyon Thunder vs. Air Academy Kadets
Discovery Canyon has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will head out to face off against the Air Academy Kadets at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Discovery Canyon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, Discovery Canyon came up short against Palmer Ridge and fell 7-4. The Thunder have struggled against the Bears recently, as their game on Wednesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Discovery Canyon saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Izzie Ackerman, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Air Academy had to endure an 11-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 8-5 victory over Liberty on Friday.
Bailey Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Maeleigh Hunt and Keira Finkle did most of the damage at the plate: Hunt went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and three RBI, while Finkle went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and three RBI. What's more, Hunt also posted a .750 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted in her last 12 matchups. Rideau Dravida was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Discovery Canyon's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Air Academy, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-15.
Discovery Canyon beat Air Academy 9-6 in their previous matchup on September 11th. The rematch might be a little tougher for Discovery Canyon 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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