Softball Preview: Westover Patriots vs. Monroe Golden Tornadoes
The Westover Patriots will challenge the Monroe Golden Tornadoes at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Westover has now lost nine straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since August 21.
Westover came up short against Sumter County on Monday, falling 26-15.
Westover got a massive performance out of Yukari Edwards, who went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Savanna Adams, who went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two runs.
Even though they lost, Westover didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Meanwhile, Monroe can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They put the hurt on Mitchell County with a sharp 23-3 win.
Ny'Kerria Williams was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. What's more, she also racked up no strikeouts, the fewestshe's had since back in August. Another player making a difference was Layla Clay, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Westover's loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Monroe, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-11-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Westover has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Monroe struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Westover came out on top in a nail-biter against Monroe when the teams last played back in October of 2023, sneaking past 17-16. Will Westover repeat their success, or does Monroe have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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