Softball Preview: Anderson Indians vs. Union City Indians
The Anderson Indians will play host again on Saturday to welcome the Union City Indians, where first pitch is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Anderson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Anderson lost 12-5 to Lapel on Wednesday.
Emma Wilson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a stolen base. Delayna Houk was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Union City never let their opponents score on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Randolph Southern as Union City made off with an 11-0 victory.
Shannen Smith made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Scarlett VanMeter was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emma Blankley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Anderson's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Union City, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Anderson has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Union City struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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