The Chatham Central Bears will take on the Roxboro Community Bulldogs on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Chatham Central is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Southeast Halifax a 15-0 shutout.
Chloe Brewer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Brewer was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Maddie Kaczmarczyk looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Katherine Gaines, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelsey Hussey, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Roxboro Community waltzed into their game on Tuesday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over the Spartans.
Like Chatham Central, Roxboro Community also got a great game from a two-way player: Emma Brandon. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Brandon has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Brandon was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Roxboro Community let Katherine-Kaey "Katie" Mann and Karrie Obie loose on the outfield. Mann went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Obie went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Mann has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was McKenzie Cobb, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Chatham Central pushed their record up to 19-4 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Roxboro Community, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Chatham Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Roxboro Community struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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