Softball Preview: Red Bud Musketeers vs. Wesclin Warriors
Red Bud has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Wesclin Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Red Bud's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Wesclin's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Red Bud fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Belleville West on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Maroons.
Julia Ohlau put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Ohlau has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Ohlau was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Ava Wagner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Crewe Wagner was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Wesclin beat Christ Our Rock Lutheran 5-1 on Saturday.
Ava Spalding spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Lexie Oster was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Anna Gall, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Red Bud's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-7. As for Wesclin, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Red Bud hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .403. However, it's not like Wesclin struggles in that department as they've averaged .409. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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