Softball Preview: Evansville Harrison Warriors vs. Vincennes Lincoln Alices
After three games on the road, Evansville Harrison is heading back home. They will take on the Vincennes Lincoln Alices at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Evansville Harrison is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
After soaring to 11 runs the game before, Evansville Harrison was a bit more limited in their matchup on Monday. They fell victim to a tough 15-1 defeat at the hands of Evansville Reitz. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Evansville Harrison has scored all season.
Jordan Mackey made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Vincennes Lincoln had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the Thunderbirds.
Bradie Turpin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kahre McCrary, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Archer, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Evansville Harrison's loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Vincennes Lincoln, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Evansville Harrison has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Vincennes Lincoln struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Evansville Harrison might still be hurting after the 14-3 defeat they got from Vincennes Lincoln when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Evansville Harrison have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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