Softball Preview: Linden Patriots vs. Millry Wildcats
The Linden Patriots will be playing in front of their home fans against the Millry Wildcats at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Linden couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of Sweet Water by a score of 1-0 back in March.
Meanwhile, Millry pushed their score to ten the last time they played they, but on Tuesday they couldn't quite do it again. They fell just short of Sweet Water by a score of 2-0. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Millry's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Scarlett Kirkland spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Millry saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Beasley, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Linden might still be hurting after the 17-0 defeat they got from Millry in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Linden, Kallie Weaver (who struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk)) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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