Softball Preview: Deep Run Wildcats vs. Midlothian Trojans
The Deep Run Wildcats will play host again on Wednesday to welcome the Midlothian Trojans, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Things were looking good for Deep Run after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell 14-10 to Cosby. The loss put an end to Deep Run's undefeated start to the season.
Emily Plank was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Plank was even better at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Jessica Kolkhorst led a balanced group of hitters, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Charlotte Boswell was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Midlothian's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of Powhatan by a score of 1-0. The game marked the first time this season in which Midlothian was not able to get on the board.
Having lost for the first time this season, Deep Run fell to 6-1. As for Midlothian, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-2.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Wednesday. Deep Run hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 2 home runs per game. However, it's not like Midlothian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.7. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Deep Run came up short against Midlothian in their previous matchup back in March of 2017, falling 4-1. Will Deep Run have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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