Softball Preview: Willow Spring Storm vs. Clayton Comets
The Willow Spring Storm will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Clayton Comets at 4:30 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Willow Spring: 2.3, Clayton: 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Willow Spring had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bengals and snuck past 3-2.
Kathryn Whitehurst spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emily Saw, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Clayton fell victim to a tough 17-8 defeat at the hands of Corinth Holders on Friday.
Reese Miller was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Jenny Clement was another key contributor, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with an RBI.
Willow Spring is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. As for Clayton, their loss dropped their record down to 9-4.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Willow Spring hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Clayton struggles in that department as they've averaged .406. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Willow Spring took their victory against Clayton in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 11-0. Does Willow Spring have another victory up their sleeve, or will Clayton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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