Denver South has been away from home for two games now, but on Tuesday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Thomas Jefferson Spartans at 4:00 p.m. Denver South is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Denver South challenged Horizon on Saturday. Denver South came out on top in a nail-biter against Horizon , sneaking past 7-6.
Olivia Gibson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emma Gibson, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Maya Krosky, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Denver South kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in eight consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 13-2 to Vista PEAK Prep.
Thomas Jefferson saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sofia Sandoval, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Storey, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Denver South is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for Thomas Jefferson, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Denver South has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Thomas Jefferson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.3. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Denver South might still be hurting after the 15-3 loss they got from Thomas Jefferson when the teams last played back in September. Will Denver South 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.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
