Softball Preview: McMichael Phoenix vs. Morehead Panthers
The McMichael Phoenix will head out on the road to square off against the Morehead Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. McMichael will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
McMichael can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They put the hurt on T.W. Andrews with a sharp 30-0 victory. McMichael's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lindsay Redmon made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Redmon was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Cayton, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Emily Horne, who scored three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Morehead waltzed into their match on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Cougars by a score of 7-3.
Like McMichael, Morehead also got a great game from a two-way player: Saillie Aheron. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. Aheron was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Erica Biggs, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
McMichael is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season. As for Morehead, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. McMichael hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .507. However, it's not like Morehead struggles in that department as they've averaged .362. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
McMichael skirted past Morehead 1-0 in their previous matchup back in March. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Morehead's Kylee Horsley, who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will McMichael still be able to contain Horsley? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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