The West Vigo Vikings are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Edgewood Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. West Vigo is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
West Vigo fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Clay City on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Eels by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, West Vigo couldn't push the score so high this time.
Jaleigh Lindley spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Carlea Funk made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Edgewood rose to the challenge on Monday. They came out on top against the Knights by a score of 5-2. Winning may never get old, but Edgewood sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
ALLY BLAND made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. BLAND has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 26 consecutive pitching appearances. BLAND was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
BLAND wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was COURTNEY HAMILTON, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI.
West Vigo's loss dropped their record down to 17-10. As for Edgewood, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-8-1 record this season.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. West Vigo has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Edgewood struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.4. 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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