Softball Preview: Parker Braves vs. Stanton Blue Devils
The Parker Braves will be playing at home against the Stanton Blue Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Parker hasn't scored more than one runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Parker might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 17-1 to Harvest Community, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Parker saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anisa Dogani, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Stanton's offense. Their rough 15-0 defeat to Fletcher on Monday might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, Stanton's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Parker's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Stanton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Parker has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Stanton struggles in that department as they've averaged .476. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Parker's way against Stanton in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 as Parker made off with a 28-1 win. Does Parker have another victory up their sleeve, or will Stanton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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