Softball Preview: Crisp Academy Wildcats vs. Heritage Hawks
After three games on the road, Crisp Academy is heading back home. They will host the Heritage Hawks at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Thursday, Crisp Academy made easy work of Westwood and carried off a 10-2 victory.
The team relied heavily on Ansley Simpson, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylee Odom, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Crisp Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .324 or higher in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Heritage waltzed into their match on Monday with 11 straight wins... but they left with 12. They put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 14-2 win. That's two games straight that the Hawks have won by exactly 12 runs.
Amelia Thornton was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Kaylee Cotten was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Baylie Arrington, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Crisp Academy's victory bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Heritage, they pushed their record up to 12-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Crisp Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Heritage struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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