For the second straight game, Minor will face off against Parker. The Tigers will take on the Thundering Herd at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Minor took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over Parker. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by eight runs or more this season.
Daniyah Westbrook made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
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In other batting news, Latessa Murphy and Rhian Williams did most of the damage at the plate: Murphy scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances, while Williams scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Murphy is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Makiyah Motley, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Minor always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Parker only posted an OBP of .200.
Parker's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-5. As for Minor, their record is now 9-6.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Minor has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .690. However, it's not like Parker struggles in that department as they've averaged .555. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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