The Deer Park Wildcats will venture away from home to square off against the Lockland Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Deer Park has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Monday, Deer Park came up short against Indian Hill and fell 11-7. The Wildcats haven't had much luck with the Braves recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Jaelynn Richmond made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Evie Wilson, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Lockland's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Cincinnati Country Day by a score of 7-6.
Trinity Hicks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been hot recently, having also posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
At the plate, Princess Webster was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Amiyah Jefferson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Lockland's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Deer Park, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Deer Park has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lockland struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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