Softball Preview: Greenon Knights vs. Greeneview Rams
The Greenon Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Greeneview Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Greenon fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Greeneview on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Rams by a score of 16-15. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Saturday (13), Greenon still had to take the loss.
For Greeneview's part, they let Mya Simpson and Ryan Zink loose on the outfield. Simpson scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Zink scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Simpson 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. Another player making a difference was Alexa Climie, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances.
Greenon has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Greeneview, they pushed their record up to 9-5 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Greenon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .511. However, it's not like Greeneview struggles in that department as they've averaged .544. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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