Softball Preview: Deposit-Hancock vs. Chapel Field Christian Lions
Deposit-Hancock has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Chapel Field Christian Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Deposit-Hancock is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
Deposit-Hancock is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They blew past Richfield Springs Central 7-0. Deposit-Hancock might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 13 matches by seven runs or more this season.
Addison Makowski made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Makowski has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Makowski was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sarah Gross, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Olivia Johnston was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Chapel Field Christian came up short against Sullivan West on May 13th and fell 5-2.
Deposit-Hancock's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-2. As for Chapel Field Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
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