Softball Preview: Black Hills Wolves vs. Shelton Highclimbers
Black Hills has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Shelton Highclimbers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Black Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Black Hills gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over North Thurston. The high-scoring effort was just what Black Hills needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Ella Goheen made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Goheen has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Goheen was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kiley McMahon was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Kailey Miller was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, sadly, Shelton is still looking for their first win of the season after nine matches. Their rough 24-2 defeat to Tumwater on Wednesday might stick with them for a while.
Black Hills' win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-7. As for Shelton, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
Everything went Black Hills' way against Shelton in their previous matchup on April 10th as Black Hills made off with an 11-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Black Hills 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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