Softball Preview: Russell Red Devils vs. Wilson Hall Barons
The Russell Red Devils will square off against the Wilson Hall Barons at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Russell will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
On Thursday, Russell got the win against South Point by a conclusive 13-3. That looming 13-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Russell yet this 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.
On the hitting side, 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. The team also got some help courtesy of Paige Hutchinson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Wilson Hall fell victim to a tough 14-5 loss at the hands of Orangeburg Prep last Tuesday.
Russell pushed their record up to 6-2 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs per game. As for Wilson Hall, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1.
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