Softball Preview: Floyd Central Highlanders vs. Seymour Owls
The Floyd Central Highlanders are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Seymour Owls at 6:00 p.m. Floyd Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Floyd Central stacked a ninth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Friday. They blew past Bedford North Lawrence 16-4. Floyd Central's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Emmy Miller made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Miller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
In other pitching news, Adeline Shultz looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Floyd Central got a massive performance out of Carsyn Hildreth, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Peyton Drummond, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Seymour came up short against Charlestown on Monday and fell 8-4.
Abby Followell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
Floyd Central's win was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-3. As for Seymour, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Seymour's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Floyd Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. It's a different story for Seymour, though, as they've only averaged .337. Will they be able to contain Floyd Central's hitters?
Floyd Central took their victory against Seymour when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 7-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Floyd Central since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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