Softball Preview: Joseph City Wildcats vs. Anthem Prep Eagles
The Joseph City Wildcats will be playing at home against the Anthem Prep Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Anthem Prep is hoping to do on Wednesday what Hayden couldn't on Friday: put an end to Joseph City's winning streak, which now stands at 11 games. Joseph City was the clear victor by a 20-1 margin over Hayden.
Kayle James made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over four innings pitched. James has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. James was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Staisha Murdock was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run and four RBI. Maddy Powers was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Anthem Prep got the win against Mogollon on Friday by a conclusive 9-2. The win was nothing new for Anthem Prep as they're now sitting on three straight.
Bailey McCabe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jaime Kuzmiak, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Grace Stillwell, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
Joseph City pushed their record up to 21-4-1 with that victory, which was their 28th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Anthem Prep, their win bumped their record up to 13-9.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Joseph City has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .534. However, it's not like Anthem Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .488. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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