Anderson County hasn't had much luck against Santa Fe Trail recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Chargers at 4:30 p.m.
Anderson County is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 16th straight game dating back to last season two weeks ago. They lost 8-2 to Wellsville.
Meanwhile, Santa Fe Trail had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-2 win over the Bulldogs.
Sydnee Sleichter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Camee Whitaker was excellent, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season. Peyton Ganger was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Santa Fe Trail 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 got at least eight hits in seven consecutive games.
Santa Fe Trail pushed their record up to 19-3 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Anderson County, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Anderson County couldn't quite get it done against Santa Fe Trail in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 5-0. Will the Bulldogs 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.
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