Softball Preview: First Presbyterian Day Vikings vs. Stratford Academy Eagles
The First Presbyterian Day Vikings will head out on the road to take on the Stratford Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. First Presbyterian Day's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Stratford Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
First Presbyterian Day is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Piedmont Academy just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Cougars by a score of 4-3.
First Presbyterian Day saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lyric Jones, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Stratford Academy was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They lost 9-0 to Tattnall Square Academy. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
First Presbyterian Day's defeat ended an 11-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 18-4. As for Stratford Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 12-10.
First Presbyterian Day's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's match. First Presbyterian Day has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Stratford Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will First Presbyterian Day continue to outrun the ball?
First Presbyterian Day beat Stratford Academy 5-2 in their previous meeting two weeks ago. The rematch might be a little tougher for First Presbyterian Day since the team 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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