Softball Game Preview: Chireno Owls vs. Woden Eagles

It'll be a Battle of the Birds when Chireno Owls challenge Woden Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Chireno took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. Everything went their way against Martinsville as Chireno made off with a 13-3 victory. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Owls this season.

Meanwhile, Woden had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 12-1 win. With that victory, the Eagles brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.

Carlie Lucas made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, Autumn Bridges was incredible, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Aubree Scarborough, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.

Woden hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts in three consecutive games.

Woden now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Chireno, they moved to 3-4 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.

Chireno came out on top in a nail-biter against Woden when the teams last played back in April of 2024, sneaking past 12-11. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chireno since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.