Softball Preview: Deep Run Wildcats vs. Maggie Walker
Deep Run is 8-2 against Maggie Walker since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Deep Run Wildcats have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Maggie Walker at 7:00 p.m. Deep Run is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.
Deep Run is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Midlothian on Wednesday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trojans. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Deep Run has scored all season.
Emily Plank spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Deep Run saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabby Chrapek, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Maggie Walker can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Henrico as Maggie Walker made off with a 26-3 win. Maggie Walker's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Alyssa Jones, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylea New, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Deep Run's defeat dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Maggie Walker, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Deep Run hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .406. However, it's not like Maggie Walker struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Deep Run took their victory against Maggie Walker in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 18-2. Does Deep Run have another victory up their sleeve, or will Maggie Walker turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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