
Trojans
04/28/25 vs Girls Prep | 7-3 |
04/21/25 vs Boyd-Buchanan | 7-3 |
04/19/25 vs East Hamilton | 5-1 |
Soddy Daisy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They beat the Girls Prep Bruisers by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 7-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Trojans also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2021.
Izzy Webb spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Chloe McDonald was excellent, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Lilyana Blaylock, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Soddy Daisy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matchups.
Soddy Daisy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-12-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Girls Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-8 record this season.
Soddy Daisy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-2 victory against Silverdale Academy on the 29th. As for Girls Prep, they will host Baylor at 5:00 p.m. on May 6.
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