Softball Preview: Johnsonville Flashes vs. Charleston Math & Science Riptide
The Johnsonville Flashes will be playing at home against the Charleston Math & Science Riptide at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Johnsonville will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
Johnsonville is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like they did against Lake City (and have done all season long). Johnsonville was the clear victor by a 17-7 margin over Lake City on Friday. Johnsonville's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mallory Prosser spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Blair Coker was a standout: she scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Krista Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Charleston Math & Science fell victim to Lucy Beckham and their airtight pitching crew last Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to the Bengals. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Charleston Math & Science's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Johnsonville's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Charleston Math & Science, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Johnsonville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Charleston Math & Science struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Johnsonville's way against Charleston Math & Science in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 as Johnsonville made off with a 17-0 victory. Will Johnsonville repeat their success, or does Charleston Math & Science have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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