The Chuckey-Doak Black Knights will square off against the Volunteer Falcons at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chuckey-Doak has given up an average of 16.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Chuckey-Doak came into their game last Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 20-7 to West Greene.
Hayleigh Seidl was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Saniah Atchison was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Volunteer put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Claiborne a 10-0 shutout. Ten seems to be a good number for the Falcons as the squad scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Addyson Fisher made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bryleigh Salyer, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. She also put up a run, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Zetta Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Volunteer 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 nine hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Volunteer's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.4 runs this season. As for Chuckey-Doak, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Chuckey-Doak has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Volunteer struggles in that department as they've averaged .532. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Chuckey-Doak suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Volunteer when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will Chuckey-Doak 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.
