Softball Preview: New Albany Eagles vs. Olentangy Berlin Bears
The New Albany Eagles will be playing at home against the Olentangy Berlin Bears at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. New Albany will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
New Albany is headed into the contest fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Reynoldsburg with a sharp 18-2 victory on Wednesday. New Albany might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Maddie Morrison looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, New Albany got a massive performance out of Bella Dues, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Izzy White, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Olentangy Berlin unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They lost 16-0 to Hilliard Bradley. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, Olentangy Berlin's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
New Albany's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-12. As for Olentangy Berlin, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-9.
New Albany suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Olentangy Berlin when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will New Albany 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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