Softball Preview: Millry Wildcats vs. Linden Patriots
The Millry Wildcats will head out on the road to challenge the Linden Patriots at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Neither Millry nor Linden posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Millry's offense. They fell just short of Sweet Water by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday. After a 10-9 finish the last time they played, Millry and Sweet Water decided to play a little more cautiously this time around.
Scarlett Kirkland spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Millry saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Beasley, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Linden couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of Sweet Water by a score of 1-0 back in March.
Millry's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Linden, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Millry took their victory against Linden in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 17-0. Will Millry repeat their success, or does Linden have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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