Softball Game Preview: Elkton Elks vs. North Douglas

Elkton is 0-7 against North Douglas since April of 2022 but things could change on Tuesday. The Elks will look to defend their home field against North Douglas at 4:30 p.m. Elkton has given up an average of 18.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Elkton is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 20th straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They lost 18-3 to Umpqua Valley Christian.

Elkton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katelynn Kruse, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run.

Meanwhile, North Douglas waltzed into their match on Saturday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Cruisers a 10-0 shutout. North Douglas might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 contests by nine runs or more this season.

North Douglas' victory was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Elkton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-16.

Elkton might still be hurting after the 9-0 loss they got from North Douglas in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Elks 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.