For the second straight game, Reedy will face off against Walnut Grove. The Lions will face off against the Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Reedy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
Reedy heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They fell just short of Walnut Grove by a score of 3-2.
For Walnut Grove's part, Lyndsey Hooker made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hooker has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double.
Hooker wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Vivian McKernan, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. McKernan is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Walnut Grove was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Reedy only posted a batting average of .200.
Walnut Grove has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Reedy, their loss dropped their record down to 19-11.
Reedy's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Lions have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Walnut Grove, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Reedy continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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