Softball Preview: Lovejoy Wildcats vs. McIntosh Chiefs
After two games on the road, Lovejoy is heading back home. They will welcome the McIntosh Chiefs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lovejoy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Lovejoy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 20 runs last Tuesday, they were much more limited against Northgate on Tuesday. They came up short against the Vikings, falling 13-1.
Madison Jimison made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, McIntosh waltzed into their match on Tuesday with 11 straight wins... but they left with 12. They never let the Trojans onto the board and left with a 7-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Chiefs, who have now won 14 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Lovejoy's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-8. As for McIntosh, their victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-6.
Lovejoy might still be hurting after the 14-0 loss they got from McIntosh in their previous matchup back in August. Will Lovejoy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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