Softball Preview: Satsuma Gators vs. Slocomb Red Tops
Satsuma has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Slocomb Red Tops at 9:00 a.m. on Monday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Satsuma: 2.2, Slocomb: 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Tuesday, Satsuma earned a 7-2 win over T.R. Miller.
Madison Sawyer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Presley Willis, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Bralee Byrd was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Slocomb had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against Geneva on Tuesday by a score of 9-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The result was nothing new for Slocomb, who have now won 14 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Satsuma's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 36-10-2. As for Slocomb, their win bumped their record up to 30-8.
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