Chardon and South are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2019, but likely not for long. The Chardon Hilltoppers will head out on the road to face off against the South Rebels at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chardon's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so South's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Chardon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on South with a sharp 13-3 win. Chardon might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Jenna Hendricks tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Chardon let McKenna Banville and Emma Anderson loose on the outfield. Banville went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Anderson scored two runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Ford, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Chardon is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for South, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Chardon hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .371. However, it's not like South struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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