The McGuffey Highlanders will head out on the road to take on the Seton LaSalle Rebels at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. McGuffey is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
McGuffey's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They walked away with a 5-0 victory over Seton LaSalle. Winning may never get old, but McGuffey sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Makenna Crothers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Faith Ealy was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Katie Grimm was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
McGuffey is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season. As for Seton LaSalle, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-5.
McGuffey's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. McGuffey has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Seton LaSalle, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will McGuffey continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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