Preview: East Chapel Hill Wildcats vs. Oak Ridge Military Academy Eagles
After two games on the road, East Chapel Hill is heading back home. They will take on the Oak Ridge Military Academy Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Thursday, East Chapel Hill sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-10 win over Jordan. The victory was just what East Chapel Hill needed coming off of an 11-1 defeat in their prior contest.
East Chapel Hill let Atali Shaw and Zaiah Freeman loose on the outfield. Shaw got on base in all six of her plate appearances with three doubles, a stolen base, and an RBI, while Freeman went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. Esha Kamath was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Oak Ridge Military Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. Everything went their way against River Mill as Oak Ridge Military Academy made off with a 15-5 victory. The win was familiar territory for Oak Ridge Military Academy who now have three in a row.
Abby Soodek was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Soodek has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Soodek was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with six RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Aspen James was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emery Coffield, who scored four runs while going 3-for-3.
The victory got East Chapel Hill back to even at 4-4. As for Oak Ridge Military Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. East Chapel Hill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .532. However, it's not like Oak Ridge Military Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .508. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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