Orangeburg Prep has been on the road for two straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Clarendon Hall Saints at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Orangeburg Prep's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 11-0 margin over Calhoun Academy.
Prestan Schurlknight was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Lauren Ballew, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last match, Clarendon Hall made sure to put some runs up on the board against Lee Academy on Wednesday. Clarendon Hall blew past Lee Academy 15-0.
Colleen McIntosh made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. McIntosh has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. McIntosh was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Mandy Wells was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Sidney Berry was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Orangeburg Prep's victory bumped their record up to 16-2. As for Clarendon Hall, they pushed their record up to 13-3 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Orangeburg Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .541. However, it's not like Clarendon Hall struggles in that department as they've averaged .481. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Orangeburg Prep took their victory against Clarendon Hall in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 13-0. Will Orangeburg Prep repeat their success, or does Clarendon Hall have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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