Bethany has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Ledford Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bethany is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
Bethany is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against Oak Ridge Military Academy (and have done all season long). Bethany put the hurt on Oak Ridge Military Academy with a sharp 14-4 win on Friday.
Peyton Weavil was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Weavil was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mattie Southard, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. Leah Denny was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Oak Grove typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Ledford proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged the Grizzlies out 5-4. Winning may never get old, but Ledford sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Like Bethany, Ledford also got a great game from a two-way player: Leah Leonard. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Leonard has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Leonard was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Leonard wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emma Tesh, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Hailey Hoots, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and a triple.
Bethany has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4-1 record this season. As for Ledford, their record now sits at 13-3.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bethany has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Ledford struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. 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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