Softball Preview: Paulding Panthers vs. Hicksville Aces
The Paulding Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Hicksville Aces at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Paulding's favor is that they have posted big run totals every time they've taken the field this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Paulding gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They blew past Edon 20-2. While fans of Paulding might be used to big wins, the 18-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Riley Stork made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (she also only allowed one walk). Stork was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Cadence Schwab was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three doubles. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Jocelynn Parrett was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Hicksville came up short against Eastside on Saturday and fell 10-7.
Lilly Porter made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Mckenna Rice, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Hicksville was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Paulding's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Hicksville, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Paulding's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. Paulding has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hicksville, though, as they've been averaging only 1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Paulding continue to outrun the ball?
Paulding came up short against Hicksville in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 9-5. Can Paulding avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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