MacArthur has been on the road for two straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Sullivan Redskins at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. MacArthur is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
MacArthur lost 19-1 to Rochester on Tuesday.
Kylee Jackson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Sullivan scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Heritage a 16-0 shutout. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Sullivan considering their one-run performance the match before.
Tabitha Webb was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Webb has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Webb was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Harmony Ray, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Aeralyn Thrasher was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
MacArthur's defeat was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Sullivan, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-18.
Sullivan's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: MacArthur has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. It's a different story for Sullivan, though, as they've only averaged .315. Will they be able to contain MacArthur's hitters?
MacArthur might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Sullivan in their previous meeting back in March of 2022. Will MacArthur have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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