Softball Preview: Boone Grove Wolves vs. Western Panthers
The Boone Grove Wolves are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Western Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Boone Grove: 3.2, Western: 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Boone Grove is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Hanover Central a 6-0 shutout. Boone Grove might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Natalee Meinert's shutout, as she gave up just eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Treece, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Alyssa Llanos was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Western had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it five on Thursday. They came out on top against the Red Devils by a score of 9-4.
Lucy George spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chloe Linn, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Brynley Erb, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Boone Grove is on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 19 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season. As for Western, their victory bumped their record up to 25-2.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Boone Grove hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .361. However, it's not like Western struggles in that department as they've averaged .410. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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