For the second straight game, South Florence will face off against Gray Collegiate Academy. The Bruins will square off against the War Eagles on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (South Florence 2.8, Gray Collegiate Academy 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
South Florence heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Wednesday. They came up short against Gray Collegiate Academy, falling 13-0. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Bruins, who until this game were averaging 2.85 runs allowed.
For Gray Collegiate Academy's part, they let Aspen Boulware and Maddox Long run wild. Boulware went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and three runs, while Long went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaley Anderson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Gray Collegiate Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in nine consecutive contests.
Gray Collegiate Academy pushed their record up to 30-2 with the win, which was their 36th straight at home dating back to last season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.3 runs. As for South Florence, their loss dropped their record down to 24-9.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. South Florence has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Gray Collegiate Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .521. 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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