Varsity Softball: Chancellor Chargers vs. Stafford Indians
By: Greg Wolfe
The Chancellor Chargers (1-2) were faced with a tough turn-around game Saturday afternoon, as they struggled against the Stafford Indians. The Chargers were a bit understaffed and banged up, but still managed to stay in it for six innings against a loaded Indians squad for a 12-2 final score.
Both teams started the game off quietly offensively, as both teams pitchers seemed to be comfortable in the warm, welcoming spring weather. Haley McDaniel, the Chargers pitcher, was battling a banged up knee on her push off leg and started the game off very admirably.
The Chargers struck early again, as they have in all three of their games this year, with a booming double off the fence by McDaniel to score Taylor Sullivan and put the Chargers in a tie. The Indians didn't allow it to last long, as Number 2 singled her way on base early on, working around the bases to eventually be knocked in by Number 6 for the Indians, who provided hits at the bottom of the Indians' lineup all day.
In the third inning, the Indians started to get the machine going as they'd swiftly punch in three runs to gain the lead. The inning was starting to get out of hand for the Chargers, until a base running error by Number 2 for the Indians resulted in a runner's interference that halted the inning and kept it from getting too bad.
In the next inning, the Indians picked up the hot hitting once again, forcing the Chargers to pull a struggling McDaniel who had to limp off the field. She battled through pain, and the Chargers couldn't have asked for any more effort from her. The errors started to mount up however, and the Indians took advantage of them plating 4 more runs to add on their lead.
Replacement pitcher Taylor Sullivan pitched well for the Chargers and showed great control. She didn't strike out anybody, but that's not her game as the defense picked her up and the Chargers got some outs to keep some hope alive.
In the top of the 6th, the Chargers benefited off some walks from Indians' pitcher Number 7. She walked Samantha Tillman, who was able to run around the bases and eventually be hit in by Kenzie Coates. The Chargers had now put the score at 10-2.
In the next inning, the Indians' wasted no time getting on base, scoring, and ending the game. Four straight batters reached base, and Number 7 ended the game with an RBI from a ground ball out that would force the game into a slaughter rule ending.
The game didn't particularly end how the Chargers wanted it to, but there was still multiple learning moments and it was a great developmental week. Noelle Greenwood who was out of her usual position of centerfield and at third base today, was able to hold down the fort for her missing teammate and help keep things positive. The Chargers also learned they have a definite strike thrower in Sullivan who can back up McDaniel.
The Chargers will travel to Albermarle on Monday, and look to continue to build on this young season.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Chancellor 0 0 1 0 0 1 X
Stafford 0 1 3 4 2 2 X
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