For the second straight game, Palmer will face off against Widefield. The Terrors will take on the Gladiators at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Palmer has struggled recently with 16 defeats in a row, while Widefield will arrive with ten straight wins.
Palmer fell victim to Widefield and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Gladiators, falling 17-0.
For Widefield's part, Olivia McEwen made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). McEwen was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Brooke Foster was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in September. Tarynne Moneypenny was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Widefield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .778. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Palmer's loss dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Widefield, their record is now 19-2.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Palmer hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Widefield struggles in that department as they've averaged .422. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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