Softball Game Preview: Holmes Bulldogs vs. Williamstown Demons

The Holmes Bulldogs are taking a road trip to square off against the Williamstown Demons at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Holmes has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Holmes came up short against Newport Central Catholic on Wednesday, falling 15-5. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Thoroughbreds recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.

Meanwhile, Williamstown waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Wildcats 21-1. That looming 21-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Demons yet this season.

Karaline Peer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.

In other batting news, Williamstown got a massive performance out of Hailey Webb, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and four runs. Those six RBI gave Webb a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kilynn White, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI.

Williamstown kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive games.

Holmes' defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Williamstown, they picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 7-5-1.

Holmes suffered a grim 16-5 defeat to Williamstown in their previous meeting back in March of 2016. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.