Softball Preview: Stanhope Elmore Mustangs vs. Holtville Bulldogs
The Stanhope Elmore Mustangs will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Holtville Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. Stanhope Elmore is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Stanhope Elmore will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Saturday, then bounced right back against Marbury on Monday. Stanhope Elmore put the hurt on Marbury with a sharp 10-4 win.
Savannah Wyatt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Arielle Williams was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jada Mcleod, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Holtville was not the first on the board on Wednesday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against Marbury by a score of 6-2.
The team relied heavily on Avery Goff, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Abbi Snider, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Stanhope Elmore's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-13. As for Holtville, they are on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 21 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 22-7 record this season.
Stanhope Elmore skirted past Holtville 9-8 in their previous matchup two weeks ago. The rematch might be a little tougher for Stanhope Elmore 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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