The Roxana Shells will head out on the road to take on the Jersey Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Roxana is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Roxana gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Everything went their way against Staunton as Roxana made off with an 11-1 win.
Calista Stahlhut was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Stahlhut has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 17 consecutive pitching appearances. Stahlhut was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base.
In other batting news, Kennedi Robien was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Ridley Allen was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Jersey fell victim to Carrollton and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hawks. While getting shut out isn't ideal, Jersey has not been shut out since back in March.
Roxana's victory bumped their record up to 12-6. As for Jersey, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-14.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Roxana has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Jersey struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Roxana might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Jersey in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Roxana avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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