Ashbrook hasn't had much luck against Crest recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Greenwave will host the Chargers at 6:00 p.m. Ashbrook has given up an average of 14.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Ashbrook is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game two weeks ago. They lost 19-2 to Stuart W. Cramer.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last matchup, Crest made sure to put some runs up on the board against North Gaston on Monday. The Chargers put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 16-1 win. The Chargers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by six runs or more this season.
Aidan Ledbetter made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Allie Summer, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with six stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Those six stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Madison Crocker was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Crest always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Gaston only posted an OBP of .176.
Ashbrook's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Crest, their victory bumped their record up to 18-3.
Ashbrook might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Crest in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Greenwave have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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