Softball Game Preview: Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials vs. Annandale Atoms

The Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials are taking a road trip to face off against the Annandale Atoms at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Hayfield hit Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology with a eight-run second inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Colonials lost 14-4 to the Hawks. The defeat continues a trend for the Colonials in their meetings with the Hawks: they've now lost seven in a row.

Emma Tao was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. Those doubles marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Alana Watkins, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one double.

Meanwhile, Annandale fell victim to Hayfield and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Hawks, falling 17-0.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology's loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Annandale, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology took their win against Annandale in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 7-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Colonials since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.