Softball Preview: Westover Patriots vs. Monroe Golden Tornadoes
The Westover Patriots will stay at home for another game and welcome the Monroe Golden Tornadoes at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Westover came up short against Sumter County on Monday, falling 26-15. The loss continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost three in a row.
Yukari Edwards stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Savanna Adams, who went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two runs.
Even though they lost, Westover didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Meanwhile, Monroe had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 23-3 margin over Mitchell County on Monday.
Ny'Kerria Williams was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. What's more, she also racked up no strikeouts, the fewestshe's had since back in August. Another player making a difference was Layla Clay, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Westover's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Monroe, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-11-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Westover has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Monroe struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Westover came out on top in a nail-biter against Monroe in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, sneaking past 17-16. Does Westover have another victory up their sleeve, or will Monroe turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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