Softball Preview: Jackson-Olin Mustangs vs. Parker Thundering Herd
Jackson-Olin is 0-10 against Parker since February of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Jackson-Olin Mustangs will square off against the Parker Thundering Herd at 11:00 a.m.
Jackson-Olin is is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 23rd straight game dating back to last season last Tuesday. Their rough 22-9 loss to Wenonah might stick with them for a while.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Parker gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 15-1 margin over Carver Birmingham. Winning may never get old, but Parker sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Chelsea Ware made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Ware was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leah Ray, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was KaMicheal Richardson, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Jackson-Olin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Parker, their victory bumped their record up to 16-3.
Jackson-Olin suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Parker in their previous matchup back in February. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Ray, who struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Now that Jackson-Olin knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? There's only one way to find out.
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