Softball Preview: Service Cougars vs. Dimond Lynx
The Service Cougars will head out on the road to square off against the Dimond Lynx at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. Service will be strutting in after a victory while Dimond will be coming in after a loss.
Service will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Bartlett, who they hadn't topped in three consecutive meetings. Service blew past Bartlett 10-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Service.
McKinley Fuller made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). Fuller has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Fuller was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Hayli Mewha was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Camryn Reinhard was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Dimond entered their game against Bettye Davis East Anchorage on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Dimond lost 8-1 to Bettye Davis East Anchorage. It was the first time this season that Dimond let down their fans at home.
Dimond saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rachel Whetten, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Service's record now sits at 3-8. As for Dimond, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Service has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .482. However, it's not like Dimond struggles in that department as they've averaged .554. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Service suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Dimond in their previous meeting on Friday. Can Service avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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