Great Bridge is 8-2 against Deep Creek since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Great Bridge Wildcats will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Deep Creek Hornets, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:45 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Great Bridge: 3.9, Deep Creek: 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
In what's become a running theme this season, Great Bridge gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They blew past King's Fork 11-1. The high-scoring effort was just what Great Bridge needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Kassidy Dashiell made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Dashiell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dashiell was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Cassie Kleier was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Aubrey Steckline was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Deep Creek fell victim to Grassfield and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They fell just short of the Grizzlies by a score of 1-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Deep Creek's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Great Bridge now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Deep Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-3-1.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Great Bridge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. However, it's not like Deep Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .460. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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