Softball Preview: Sheridan Blackhawks vs. Herron Achaeans
The Sheridan Blackhawks will head out on the road to challenge the Herron Achaeans at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Sheridan has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight defeats, while Herron will come in with four straight victories.
Last Thursday, Sheridan fell victim to a tough 18-2 loss at the hands of Eastern.
Sheridan saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shelby Eaton, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Herron scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on Indiana School for the Deaf with a sharp 17-3 win. With that victory, Herron brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Jordyn Ault made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Ault was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Herron got a massive performance out of Taylor Bailey, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Bella Rollins was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Sheridan's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Herron, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Sheridan has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Herron struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.6. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Everything went Sheridan's way against Herron when the teams last played last Tuesday as Sheridan made off with a 20-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sheridan since the squad 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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