The Roxboro Community Bulldogs will challenge the Chatham Central Bears on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Roxboro Community is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Union as Roxboro Community made off with a 13-3 win. The victory was nothing new for Roxboro Community as they're now sitting on eight straight.
Emma Brandon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Brandon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Brandon was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Roxboro Community let Katherine-Kaey "Katie" Mann and Karrie Obie loose on the outfield. Mann went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Obie went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Mann has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of McKenzie Cobb, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Chatham Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They never let Southeast Halifax onto the board and left with a 15-0 win on Tuesday.
Like Roxboro Community, Chatham Central also got a great game from a two-way player: Chloe Brewer. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Brewer was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Maddie Kaczmarczyk looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Katherine Gaines, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Kelsey Hussey was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Roxboro Community has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. As for Chatham Central, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Roxboro Community has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .491. However, it's not like Chatham 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. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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