Softball Preview: Branchville Yellow Jackets vs. Pelion Panthers
The Branchville Yellow Jackets are on the road again on Saturday to play the Pelion Panthers at 9:00 a.m. Branchville will be strutting in after a win while Pelion will be coming in after a defeat.
Branchville scored the most runs they've had all season to find success last Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over Dorchester Academy. The high-scoring effort was just what Branchville needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Kylie Starns made a big impact no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned run or hits over four innings pitched. Starns has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Starns was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Branchville got a massive performance out of Kayden LaPiene, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Cadence McAlhaney was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Pelion fell victim to Strom Thurmond and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 14-0 walloping at the hands of the Rebels. The match marked that first time this season in which Pelion was not able to get on the board.
The victory got Branchville back to even at 5-5. As for Pelion, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Branchville skirted past Pelion 2-1 in their previous matchup on March 14th. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Pelion's Brianna Trimnal, who kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over seven innings pitched. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Branchville still be able to contain Trimnal? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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