Softball Game Preview: Dysart Demons vs. Greenway Demons

Dysart will face off against Greenway at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Dysart has given up an average of 19 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Dysart had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Cortez put an end to it on Wednesday. The Demons came up short against the Colts, falling 17-1. The Demons haven't had much luck with the Colts recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Dysart saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mya Sias, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.

Meanwhile, Greenway fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Buckeye on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Hawks by a score of 7-6. The Demons' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.

Madison Bailey spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.

On the hitting side, TAYLOR BORUP made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run and five RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Morris, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs.

Greenway's defeat dropped their record down to 15-9-1. As for Dysart, their loss dropped their record down to 4-17.

Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dysart has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .501. However, it's not like Greenway struggles in that department as they've averaged .475. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.