Softball Preview: Globe Tigers vs. Florence Gophers
The Globe Tigers will head out on the road to take on the Florence Gophers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Globe is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Globe pushed their score all the way to 19 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 24-19 to Coolidge. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Globe in their matchups with Coolidge: they've now lost three in a row.
Aaliyah Hayes led a balanced group of hitters, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Antonella Franco was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Florence gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-3 margin over Gilbert Christian. The win made it back-to-back victories for Florence.
Kamie Rice was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Rice was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Danica Rice and Alessandra Felix did most of the damage at the plate: Rice scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Felix scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Madison Wetherall, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Globe's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Florence, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-9 record this season.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Globe has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .508. However, it's not like Florence struggles in that department as they've averaged .472. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Globe came out on top in a nail-biter against Florence in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, sneaking past 7-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Globe since the team 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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