The University Hawks will square off against the Parkersburg South Patriots at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games University has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
University is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: James Madison, who was ranked 22nd in their home state at the time (University was ranked third). The Hawks fell just short of the Warhawks by a score of 3-2 on Friday.
University saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Masoner, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Parkersburg South came tearing into Saturday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Redskins get on the board and left with a 5-0 win. Surprisingly, this marked the Patriots' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
The result came thanks to Anniston Shelton's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 19 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.
University's loss dropped their record down to 13-3-1. As for Parkersburg South, their victory bumped their record up to 13-5.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. University has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Parkersburg South struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
University came out on top in a nail-biter against Parkersburg South in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, sneaking past 2-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hawks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
