Softball Recap: Whitwell Tigers vs. Signal Mountain Eagles
Whitwell scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Signal Mountain Eagles 16-3. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Whitwell with their most commanding win of the season.
Kailee Yarber made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Yarber has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Yarber was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jasie Willis was a standout: she scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mallory O'Neal, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Signal Mountain's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sianna Reagan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Whitwell is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-9 record this season. As for Signal Mountain, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Whitwell will take on Chattanooga Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Whitwell will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. As for Signal Mountain, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome East Ridge, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m.
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