Softball Game Preview: Madison Southern Eagles vs. Southwestern Warriors

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Previous 3 Games

05/16/24 - Home	11-10 W
03/25/23 - Away	4-2 W
05/17/16 - Away	10-2 W

Madison Southern has gone a perfect 3-0 against Southwestern recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Eagles will venture away from home to face off against the Warriors at 6:15 p.m. Madison Southern is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.

Madison Southern is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering West Jessamine just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 11-7 to the Colts.

Ashlyn Estep was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs. Another player making a difference was Lilly Kirk, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Southwestern's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Green County.

Zoie Lowery made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.

Southwestern's defeat dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Madison Southern, their loss dropped their record down to 11-9.

Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Madison Southern hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Southwestern struggles in that department as they've averaged .373. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Madison Southern skirted past Southwestern 11-10 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.