Softball Preview: Griffin Bears vs. Trinity Christian Lions
Griffin has been on the road for two straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the Trinity Christian Lions at 5:30 p.m. Griffin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Griffin's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Harris County on Tuesday. They lost 12-0 to the Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Bears' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Griffin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Makyla Colquitt, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Trinity Christian made easy work of Troup County on Tuesday and carried off a 9-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won 11 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Cacie Cutright made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kayden Harrison was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Anna Aycock, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Griffin's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Trinity Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Griffin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Trinity Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. 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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