Soddy Daisy and Walker Valley are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. The Trojans will welcome the Mustangs at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Soddy Daisy knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Walker Valley likes a good challenge.
Soddy Daisy is returning to their home field after beating Chattanooga Central on theirs, despite the fact Chattanooga Central has dominated at home this season. The Trojans blew past the Pounders 11-3 on Tuesday. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by six runs or more this season.
Izzy Webb spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits.
Skylar Gooden
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On the hitting side, Skylar Gooden was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She is also on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Abby Faires, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
Soddy Daisy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Walker Valley suffered their closest loss since April 1, 2024 on Thursday. They fell just short of Cleveland by a score of 3-1.
Walker Valley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Vanessa Byers, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Soddy Daisy's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-10-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Walker Valley, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-7.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Soddy Daisy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .373. However, it's not like Walker Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
