Softball Game Preview: Gloucester County Tech vs. Washington Township Minutemen

Gloucester County Tech will head out to challenge the Washington Township Minutemen at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Washington Township took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Gloucester County Tech, who comes in off a win.

Gloucester County Tech came out on top against Shawnee on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run first inning. Gloucester County Tech took their game against Shawnee 9-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for Gloucester County Tech.

The team relied heavily on Wynn Gray, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run. Cameryn Hilliard also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Meanwhile, Washington Township was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 14-10 to Cherry Hill East.

Sophia Frampton was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Clark, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Washington Township's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Gloucester County Tech, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.

Washington Township's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Gloucester County Tech hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. It's a different story for Washington Township, though, as they've only averaged .234. Will they be able to contain Gloucester County Tech's hitters?

Everything went Gloucester County Tech's way against Washington Township when the teams last played back in April, as Gloucester County Tech made off with a 14-5 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gloucester County Tech since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.