Southern School of Energy and Sustainability is 0-10 against J.F. Webb since April of 2015 but things could change on Saturday. The Spartans will face off against the Warriors at 11:00 a.m. Southern School of Energy and Sustainability has given up an average of 14 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Vance County, falling 13-5.
Akirah Boldin was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, J.F. Webb entered their tilt with Granville Central on Friday with five consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with six. They came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 14-9.
Terrie Thornton was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off four runs, two triples, and two doubles while going 4-for-5. That's the most triples she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Jasey Lee was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Britany Mendoza, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run.
J.F. Webb always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .537. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
J.F. Webb pushed their record up to 11-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Southern School of Energy and Sustainability has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like J.F. Webb struggles in that department as they've averaged .554. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability suffered a grim 28-7 defeat to J.F. Webb in their previous meeting last Wednesday. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
