Softball Preview: Skyline Thunderbirds vs. Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs
The Skyline Thunderbirds will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs. Skyline is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Skyline scored the most runs they've had all season to find success last Friday. They came out on top against Bucklin by a score of 12-8. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Skyline with their most commanding win of the season.
Kory Anschutz made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Anschutz has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Anschutz was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sarah Reyes was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ashley Spease, who scored two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Thomas More Prep-Marian's offense. They fell just short of Goodland by a score of 2-0 on Thursday.
Skyline's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-5. As for Thomas More Prep-Marian, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Skyline suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Thomas More Prep-Marian in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Skyline avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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