For the second straight game, J.F. Webb will face off against Carrboro. The Warriors will venture away from home to square off against the Jaguars at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. J.F. Webb has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
J.F. Webb is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Carrboro just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Jaguars, falling 14-2. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Warriors couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Carrboro's part, Teagan Fichter made a splash while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Fichter has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jill Schroeder was excellent, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs. Avery Lackland was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Carrboro has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 14.7 runs. As for J.F. Webb, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. J.F. Webb has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Carrboro struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 11.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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