Water Valley has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Independence Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Water Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Water Valley's offense. Their rough 14-0 defeat to Ingomar on Thursday might stick with them for a while. While getting shut out isn't ideal, Water Valley has not been shut out since back in March.
Water Valley saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kemorya Neely, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Independence was able to grind out a solid win over Strayhorn on Thursday, taking the game 6-3. That's two games straight that Independence has won by exactly three runs.
Independence also got a great performance from Irelynn Chambers as she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off ten hits. Chambers has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kamiyah Stephens was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Madysen Cathey was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Water Valley's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Independence, the victory got them back to even at 7-7-1.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Water Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .355. However, it's not like Independence struggles in that department as they've averaged .382. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Water Valley might still be hurting after the 18-3 defeat they got from Independence in their previous meeting back in March. Will Water Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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