Softball Preview: Oak Forest Academy Yellowjackets vs. Parklane Academy Pioneers
Oak Forest Academy is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Parklane Academy is on a five-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Oak Forest Academy Yellowjackets will welcome the Parklane Academy Pioneers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Oak Forest Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Parklane Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Oak Forest Academy is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Hartfield Academy just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 7-1 to the Hawks. The loss was the Yellowjackets' first of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, they fell to 4-1-1. As for Parklane Academy, they've got a clean slate. Last season, they had a stellar season last year and finished 12-0.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Monday. Oak Forest Academy hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Parklane Academy struggles in that department as they averaged 1.1. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Oak Forest Academy might still be hurting after the 9-0 defeat they got from Parklane Academy when the teams last played back in August of 2023. Will Oak Forest Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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