Softball Preview: Charlestown Pirates vs. Silver Creek Dragons
The Charlestown Pirates will head out on the road to take on the Silver Creek Dragons at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Charlestown is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
On Monday, Charlestown got themselves on the board against New Albany, but New Albany never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 10-0 win. Considering Charlestown has won five matchups by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Addison Smith was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia O?Neil, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Silver Creek scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Everything went their way against Austin as Silver Creek made off with a 21-0 victory. Silver Creek might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matches by nine runs or more this season.
Tessa Gibson made a splash no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 15 over five innings pitched. Gibson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Gibson was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and six RBI while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Kaitlyn Whitlock was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Riley Whiteman, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and a double.
Charlestown pushed their record up to 9-0 with that win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Silver Creek, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-4.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Charlestown has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Silver Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Charlestown might still be hurting after the 13-0 defeat they got from Silver Creek in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Charlestown avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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