Armwood is 0-3 against Strawberry Crest since March of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Hawks will welcome the Chargers at 7:00 p.m. Armwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Armwood and Middleton meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Hawks blew past the Tigers 17-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Hawks considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Dichelle Walker looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Those hits were her first of the season.
At the plate, Tikema Jackson was a standout: she fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Azaria Hall, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Armwood kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Strawberry Crest fell victim to Bloomingdale and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 13-0 to the Bulls. The Chargers just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Strawberry Crest's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Armwood, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-8.
Armwood suffered a grim 18-1 defeat to Strawberry Crest when the teams last played back in February. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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