Softball Preview: Scott Eagles vs. Villa Madonna Vikings
The Scott Eagles will be playing at home against the Villa Madonna Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Scott took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with an 11-8 win over Ryle.
The team relied heavily on Emerson Morman, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Emma Scribner was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
Meanwhile, Villa Madonna entered their tilt with Bishop Brossart with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 10-7 victory over the Mustangs on Monday.
Cam Kratzer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Rosemary Rice and Hailee Greer did most of the damage at the plate: Rice got on base in five of her six plate appearances with two RBI and a double, while Greer scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Madyson Ross, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI.
Scott's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-10. As for Villa Madonna, their victory bumped their record up to 11-15-1.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Scott has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .514. However, it's not like Villa Madonna struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Scott suffered a grim 15-2 defeat to Villa Madonna in their previous matchup back in May of 2018. Thankfully for Scott, Brooke Meier (who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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