Softball Preview: Logansport Berries vs. Harrison Raiders
Logansport is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Harrison is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Logansport Berries will take on the Harrison Raiders at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Logansport: 1.2, Harrison: 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Tuesday, Logansport beat Maconaquah 5-1.
Brooklynn Hagerty spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bella Nicoles, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Jocelynn Vincent was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Harrison faced Noblesville in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. Harrison never let Noblesville onto the board and left with a 10-0 win. The result was nothing new for Harrison, who have now won five matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Harrison also got a great performance from Rylan Gick as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched.
At the plate, Ava Mobley was incredible, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ashley Dunk, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Logansport's victory bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Harrison, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Logansport hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. However, it's not like Harrison struggles in that department as they've averaged .365. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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