Softball Preview: Jac-Cen-Del Eagles vs. Oldenburg Academy Twisters
Jac-Cen-Del is 9-1 against Oldenburg Academy since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Jac-Cen-Del Eagles will take on the Oldenburg Academy Twisters at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Jac-Cen-Del is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They blew past Waldron 13-4. The victory was some much needed relief for Jac-Cen-Del as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Bailey Groth made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Groth was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashlynn Moorman, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kaylin Hinne, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last match, Oldenburg Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against South Decatur on Friday. Oldenburg Academy walked away with an 11-7 win over South Decatur. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Oldenburg Academy as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jac-Cen-Del's record now sits at 7-14. As for Oldenburg Academy, their record is now 3-14.
Jac-Cen-Del skirted past Oldenburg Academy 22-21 in their previous matchup back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jac-Cen-Del since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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