Softball Preview: Shaw Raiders vs. Jordan Red Jackets
Shaw has gone 7-2 against Jordan recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Shaw Raiders are taking a road trip to take on the Jordan Red Jackets at 5:30 p.m. Shaw will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, Shaw sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over Sumter County.
Shaw got a massive performance out of Michayla Bledoe, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexis McClain, who went 3-for-5 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Meanwhile, Jordan fell victim to Columbus and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 16-0 to the Blue Devils. The Red Jackets have struggled against the Blue Devils recently, as their game on Monday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Shaw's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-10. As for Jordan, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
Shaw took their win against Jordan when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 12-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Shaw since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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