Softball Preview: St. Vincent's Saints vs. Jenkins Warriors
The St. Vincent's Saints are taking a road trip to take on the Jenkins Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Vincent's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Jenkins' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
St. Vincent's will head out to face Jenkins after giving up their first home loss of the season on Tuesday. St. Vincent's lost 8-0 to Vidalia. The loss was the Saints' first of the season.
Loki Thompson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks.
Meanwhile, Jenkins came up short against McIntosh County Academy on Monday and fell 13-10.
Gracin Bote put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and nine unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Bote was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with four doubles, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Akeelah Younger led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5. Sebella Higgins was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Jenkins was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've earned since was before the start of last season.
Having lost for the first time this season, St. Vincent's fell to 2-1-1. As for Jenkins, their record is now 0-2.
St. Vincent's skirted past Jenkins 1-0 in their previous meeting two weeks ago. The rematch might be a little tougher for St. Vincent's since the squad 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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