Softball Preview: Atlantic Eagles vs. Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars
The Atlantic Eagles will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Atlantic's offense. Their rough 17-0 loss to Forest Hill on Thursday might stick with them for a while. Atlantic has struggled against Forest Hill recently, as their matchup on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Somerset Academy - Canyons was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 19-3 loss at the hands of Dr. Joaquin Garcia.
Taylor Wilt made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-1 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Atlantic's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Somerset Academy - Canyons' pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Atlantic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .378. It's a different story for Somerset Academy - Canyons, though, as they've only averaged .221. Will they be able to contain Atlantic's hitters?
Atlantic might still be hurting after the 12-3 defeat they got from Somerset Academy - Canyons in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Atlantic avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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