Softball Preview: Seaforth Hawks vs. Southern Lee Cavaliers
The Seaforth Hawks will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Southern Lee Cavaliers at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Seaforth had just enough and edged Southeast Alamance out 9-8. That's two games straight that Seaforth has won by just one run.
Emma Grace Hill was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Hill has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Hill was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Seaforth let Annika Johannson and Addy Clarke loose on the outfield. Johannson scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Clarke went 1-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Ellie Cook, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Southern Lee waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with an 11-6 win over the Bucks.
Like Seaforth, Southern Lee also got a great game from a two-way player: Albani Hooker. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Hooker was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Natalie Guevara was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Maggie Lucas was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Seaforth is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-10 record this season. As for Southern Lee, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Seaforth hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .340. However, it's not like Southern Lee struggles in that department as they've averaged .372. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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