Softball Game Preview: Olentangy Braves vs. Hilliard Darby Panthers

The Olentangy Braves will challenge the Hilliard Darby Panthers at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

On Monday, Olentangy came up short against Marysville and fell 16-11.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hilliard Darby, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They came out on top against Dublin Jerome by a score of 11-7 on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Celtics: they've now won three in a row.

The team relied heavily on Lorelai Gum, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 matchups. Kaydence Speelman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Hilliard Darby's victory bumped their record up to 12-3. As for Olentangy, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.