Softball Preview: Enloe Eagles vs. Broughton Capitals
The Enloe Eagles will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Broughton Capitals at 4:30 p.m. Enloe is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Enloe gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on Broughton with a sharp 8-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Enloe.
Avery Modlin made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Modlin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Modlin was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ruth Rick, who fired off two home runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ella Thompson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Enloe's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-6. As for Broughton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Enloe has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Broughton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.7. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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