Softball Preview: Strom Thurmond Rebels vs. Saluda Tigers
The Strom Thurmond Rebels will head out on the road to face off against the Saluda Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Strom Thurmond: 3, Saluda: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
In what's become a running theme this season, Strom Thurmond gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over Chesnee.
Madison Rodrigues spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lawsyn Lowe, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Halynn Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, it's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Saluda can now relate to. They lost 12-1 to the War Eagles on Monday. Saluda's loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Saluda saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jana Pou, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Strom Thurmond is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-5 record this season. As for Saluda, their defeat dropped their record down to 22-4.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Strom Thurmond has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10 hits per game. However, it's not like Saluda struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.8. 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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