Softball Game Preview: Sheridan on Home-Turf

By Team Reports May 7, 2024, 7:58am

Softball Preview: Sheridan Blackhawks vs. Taylor Titans

Sheridan is on a five-game streak of home losses, Taylor a 12-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Sheridan Blackhawks will take on the Taylor Titans at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Sheridan lost 13-2 to Alexandria-Monroe on Friday.

Sheridan saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Claudia Headlee, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.

Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Taylor's offense. They lost 14-0 to Alexandria-Monroe on Monday.

Sheridan's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Taylor, their loss dropped their record down to 1-11.

Sheridan's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. Sheridan has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Taylor, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Sheridan continue to outrun the ball?

Sheridan beat Taylor 5-2 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Does Sheridan have another victory up their sleeve, or will Taylor turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

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