In the second game against North Augusta, Midland Valley softball emerged victorious with a 6-1 win at home on Wednesday night. The Mustangs showcased aggressive base running and impressive pitching against the Jackets, who struggled to get their bats going after a 12-7 win on Monday. Both teams now have a chance to win the region championship in the upcoming game on Friday.
Head coach Katie Anderson shared her team’s mindset going into the game, emphasizing the need to regroup and focus on improving different aspects of their game. The Mustangs came out strong, with pitcher Karley Bedenbaugh leading the way with five strikeouts in four innings. Larue Hicks took over in the fourth inning and continued the strong pitching performance.
Midland Valley seized the opportunity to take the lead in the third inning, scoring two runs with clutch hits from Addison Haltiwanger and Bailey Seabolt. Anslee Heath’s single brought both runners home, giving the Mustangs an early advantage. The team’s quick base running and smart decision-making on the field played a significant role in their success.
The momentum continued for Midland Valley as they scored four more runs in the following innings. The team capitalized on North Augusta’s defensive mistakes to extend their lead. Despite North Augusta’s scoring opportunities, they couldn’t capitalize on key moments, leaving runners stranded on base in crucial situations.
Overall, Midland Valley’s strong performance in both pitching and base running led them to a decisive victory over North Augusta in game two. The team’s focus and determination will be crucial as they head into the championship game on Friday with the opportunity to secure the region title.
In Wednesday’s matchup between Midland Valley softball and North Augusta, it was clear that aggression was key to success for both teams.
Head coach Katie Anderson knew that her team needed to regroup after their loss Monday night but also focused on improving certain aspects of their game.
The Mustangs started off strong with pitcher Karley Bedenbaugh leading the way with five strikeouts in four innings before Larue Hicks took over later.
Midland Valley seized an opportunity to score two runs in third when Addison Haltiwanger hit a clutch shot while Bailey Seabolt scored Anslee Heath’s single run.
The momentum continued for Midland Valley as they scored four more runs through poor defense by North Augusta allowing them to maintain an advantage.
Despite opportunities for scoring by North Augusta’s players left runners stranded on base.