Softball Preview: Ironton Fighting Tigers vs. Rock Hill Redmen
Ironton is 8-1 against Rock Hill since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Ironton Fighting Tigers will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Rock Hill Redmen, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Ironton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Rock Hill's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Tuesday: Ironton had not allowed a single run the last three times they've hit the field. Ironton beat Russell on Saturday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 5-0.
The result came thanks to Braylin Wallace's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Graycie Brammer was excellent, going 3-for-4 with three RBI. Another player making a difference was Emily Weber, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Rock Hill's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Fairland on Monday. The loss continues a trend for Rock Hill in their matchups with Fairland: they've now lost four in a row.
Ironton's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-4. As for Rock Hill, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-8.
Ironton took their win against Rock Hill in their previous matchup last Friday by a conclusive 14-1. Does Ironton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rock Hill turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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