Goose Creek is 0-3 against Fort Dorchester since March of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Goose Creek Gators will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Fort Dorchester Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with nine defeats in a row dating back to last season, Goose Creek turned things around against Myrtle Beach on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past the Seahawks 7-6.
Goose Creek saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaionna Wheatley, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Fort Dorchester put another one in the bag last Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Stratford a 17-0 shutout. The Patriots' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three contests.
Mila Lorenzano was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hailey Greatrex, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in RBI. Another player making a difference was Destiny Copeland, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Fort Dorchester always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Fort Dorchester's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Goose Creek, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Goose Creek suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Fort Dorchester in their previous matchup back in February. Will Goose Creek have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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