After three games on the road, Clarkrange is heading back home. They will take on the York Institute Dragons at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Clarkrange will head into Thursday's match ready to turn things around: they lost a close one when they played on Wednesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They lost 15-3 to Red Boiling Springs.
Clarkrange saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abbie Stepp, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Stepp is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Meanwhile, York Institute was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 23-8 to Sunbright.
Jacklyn Delk was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Clarkrange's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7-1. As for York Institute, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Clarkrange has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like York Institute struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Clarkrange came up short against York Institute in their previous meeting back in March of 2022, falling 12-7. Will Clarkrange have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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