For the second straight game, Parker will face off against Minor. The Thundering Herd will host the Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Parker is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Parker is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Minor just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 9-1. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Thundering Herd couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Minor's part, Daniyah Westbrook made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Westbrook has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Latessa Murphy and Rhian Williams did most of the damage at the plate: Murphy scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances, while Williams scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Murphy has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Makiyah Motley, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Minor always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Parker only posted an OBP of .200.
Parker's loss dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Minor, their win bumped their record up to 9-6.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Parker has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .555. However, it's not like Minor struggles in that department as they've averaged .690. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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