Softball Preview: Peabody Golden Tide vs. Westview Chargers
The Peabody Golden Tide are on the road again on Monday to play the Westview Chargers at 5:00 p.m. Peabody is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Peabody can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent game on Friday. Everything went their way against Lake County as Peabody made off with a 10-3 victory.
Alexis Wilson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Wilson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Wilson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Brinliee Ivy was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Izzie Jones was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Westview came up short against McCracken County on Saturday and fell 5-1. Westview has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Westview saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Annelise Hayden, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
Peabody's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Westview, their loss dropped their record down to 7-6.
Peabody's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. Peabody has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Westview, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Peabody continue to outrun the ball?
Peabody came up short against Westview when the teams last played back in April of 2021, falling 5-0. Can Peabody avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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