Softball Preview: Wilson Hall Barons vs. Russell Red Devils
The Wilson Hall Barons will take on the Russell Red Devils at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
Last Tuesday, Wilson Hall suffered a tough 14-5 loss at the hands of Orangeburg Prep.
Meanwhile, Russell had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Pointers with a sharp 13-3 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Russell has managed all season.
Audrey Patel spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Russell let Reese Cameron and Lili Smith loose on the outfield. Cameron went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Smith scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jayla Chalupa, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Wilson Hall's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1. As for Russell, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-2.
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