The Miller Grove Wolverines will head out to face off against the Hampton Hornets at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Miller Grove's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 21-0 margin over Drew Charter. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wolverines.
Amiyah Morrison made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Armonie Morrison, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. MaLaila Johnson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hampton, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Woodland with a sharp 8-0 win on Thursday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Hornets as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Malaysia Ponder was incredible, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Zariah Taylor, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Hampton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive matches.
Miller Grove pushed their record up to 8-1 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Hampton, their record now sits at 6-10.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Miller Grove has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Hampton struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. 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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