Softball Preview: Aubrey Chaparrals vs. Panther Creek Panthers
Aubrey is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Panther Creek is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Aubrey Chaparrals will take on the Panther Creek Panthers at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Aubrey: 2.1, Panther Creek: 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Aubrey can now show off 13 landslide victories after their most recent match on Monday. They never let Panther Creek onto the board and left with a 6-0 victory.
The result came thanks to Mya Cherry's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Carmen Alexander, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Weier, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Aubrey has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 18 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 23-4 record this season. As for Panther Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 16-5.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Aubrey hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .369. However, it's not like Panther Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .355. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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