Waldron is 0-10 against Triton Central since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Waldron Mohawks will look to defend their home field against the Triton Central Tigers at 5:00 p.m. Waldron is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Waldron's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Triton Central on Saturday. They lost 23-0 to the Tigers. Waldron just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
For Triton Central's part, Madi Peterson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Peterson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Peterson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Triton Central got a massive performance out of Jalynn Keith, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Keith is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Madison Collins was another key contributor, going 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
Waldron's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Triton Central, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-6.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Waldron has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Triton Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .479. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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