White Hall is 0-10 against Sheridan since April of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Bulldogs are taking a road trip to challenge the Yellowjackets at 5:00 p.m. White Hall is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Thursday just wasn't the day for White Hall's offense. They came up short against Monticello on Thursday, falling 13-0. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Bulldogs, who until this game were averaging 3.42 runs allowed.
Bauxite typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Sheridan proved too difficult a challenge. They put the hurt on the Miners with a sharp 7-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Yellowjackets, who have now won 15 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Chloe Clark made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Skylar Sterritt was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and one stolen base. Emma Harrell was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Sheridan and bumps their season record up to 17-5. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 0 runs in those games. As for White Hall, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-10-1.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. White Hall hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. However, it's not like Sheridan struggles in that department as they've averaged .397. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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