Softball Preview: A.L. Brown Wonders vs. Lake Norman Wildcats
A.L. Brown is 0-4 against Lake Norman since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The A.L. Brown Wonders will look to defend their home field against the Lake Norman Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. A.L. Brown is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, A.L. Brown fell victim to a tough 19-4 defeat at the hands of Hickory Ridge. A.L. Brown has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Marynda Blackwelder made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Shyla Campbell was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Lake Norman earned an 8-4 win over South Stokes on Saturday. The victory was just what Lake Norman needed coming off of an 11-2 loss in their prior matchup.
The team relied heavily on Kyera Combs, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylee Harris, who went 4-for-4 with a stolen base and a double.
A.L. Brown's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Lake Norman, their win bumped their record up to 9-5.
Monday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. A.L. Brown hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .364. However, it's not like Lake Norman struggles in that department as they've averaged .348. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
A.L. Brown might still be hurting after the 17-2 loss they got from Lake Norman when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will A.L. Brown have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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