Softball Preview: Wayne County War Eagles vs. Vancleave Bulldogs
The Wayne County War Eagles will be playing at home against the Vancleave Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Wayne County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Wayne County is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering East Central just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 13-6 walloping at the hands of the Hornets. Wayne County has not had much luck with East Central recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Annaston Tate made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Meanwhile, Vancleave scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Laurel a 19-0 shutout. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Vancleave with their most commanding win of the season.
Brooklyn Rhodes made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rhodes was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Naomi Rouse looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Carlie Osborne was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Marin Wilson, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.
Wayne County's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-10-1. As for Vancleave, they now have a winning record of 13-12.
Wayne County's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. Wayne County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Vancleave, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Wayne County continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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