Softball Preview: Heide Trask Titans vs. West Brunswick Trojans
The Heide Trask Titans will head out on the road to face off against the West Brunswick Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Heide Trask's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so West Brunswick's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
While Heide Trask has not struggled against Wallace-Rose Hill recently, they managed to flip the script on Monday. Heide Trask came out on top against Wallace-Rose Hill by a score of 10-7. Heide Trask's win was all the more impressive since Wallace-Rose Hill was averaging only 3.31 runs allowed on the season.
The team relied heavily on Lauren Hall, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Shelby Groves was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, West Brunswick was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. Their tough 22-8 defeat to Cherryville might stick with them for a while.
Hailey Woodard was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Hutzell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Heide Trask and bumps their season record up to 8-1. As for West Brunswick, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Heide Trask has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .533. However, it's not like West Brunswick struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. 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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