Softball Game Preview: Southside Seahawks vs. Jones Trojans

By Team Reports Apr 16, 2025, 4:28am

Softball Preview: Southside Seahawks vs. Jones Trojans

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For the second straight game, Southside will face off against Jones. The Seahawks will challenge the Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Southside has three straight victories, Jones has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.

The home team had won the previous four meetings between Southside and Jones, and Southside kept the tradition alive. The Seahawks came out on top against the Trojans by a score of 6-2 on Tuesday.

Carolina Crisp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

Lily McLean

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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lily McLean, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI. She has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last 15 times she's played.

Southside now has a winning record of 8-7-1. As for Jones, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.

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