The Valor South Austin Falcons will be playing at home against Texas Wind at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Texas Wind took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Valor South Austin, who comes in off a win.
Valor South Austin had to endure a 15-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past East Austin College Prep 20-2. Valor South Austin's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Caroline Grant made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Grant was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Joy McGee, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ava Wilson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but Texas Wind had to settle for a 6-4 loss against Bosqueville on Saturday.
Charlotte Seabaugh was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, and an RBI. Jenna Thompson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Valor South Austin made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-11. As for Texas Wind, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Valor South Austin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .492. However, it's not like Texas Wind struggles in that department as they've averaged .558. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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