Preston hasn't had much luck against University recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hawks at 5:00 p.m. Preston has given up an average of 10.9 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Preston is headed into Wednesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 18-3 to Grafton.
Preston saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Allyson Teets, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three game, University brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They blew past Buckhannon-Upshur 13-5 on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won seven matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Maddie Campbell made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kelsey Park was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted over her last 12 games. Another player making a difference was Lexi Elza, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
University always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Buckhannon-Upshur only posted an OBP of .379.
Preston's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for University, their win bumped their record up to 14-3-1.
Preston suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to University in their previous meeting on April 2nd. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
