Softball Preview: Olentangy Liberty Patriots vs. West Jefferson Roughriders
After two games on the road, Olentangy Liberty is heading back home. They will take on the West Jefferson Roughriders at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Olentangy Liberty's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so West Jefferson's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Olentangy Liberty's hitters might be in the hot seat on Wednesday considering what happened against Olentangy Orange on Thursday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pioneers. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Olentangy Liberty's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, West Jefferson had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 16-5 margin over Greenon on Tuesday.
Jenna Mannon made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mannon has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Mannon was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Payton Kincade was a standout: she scored five runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Zoey Brown, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Olentangy Liberty's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-5. As for West Jefferson, their win bumped their record up to 6-11.
Olentangy Liberty came up short against West Jefferson in their previous matchup back in March of 2017, falling 8-5. Will Olentangy Liberty have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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