Softball Preview: Thomas Jefferson Spartans vs. Denver South Ravens
The Thomas Jefferson Spartans will face off against the Denver South Ravens at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomas Jefferson has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three straight losses, while Denver South will come in with four straight victories.
Thomas Jefferson will head into Thursday's contest ready to turn things around: they lost a close one when they played on Tuesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They came up short against Vista PEAK Prep, falling 13-2.
Thomas Jefferson saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sofia Sandoval, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ella Storey, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Denver South challenged Horizon on Saturday. Denver South skirted past Horizon 7-6.
Olivia Gibson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game.
On the hitting side, Emma Gibson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Maya Krosky, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Denver South didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Horizon only tossed seven.
Thomas Jefferson's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-9. As for Denver South, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-7.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Thomas Jefferson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Denver South struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Thomas Jefferson's way against Denver South in their previous meeting back in September, as Thomas Jefferson made off with a 15-3 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Thomas Jefferson since the squad 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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