Softball Preview: Churubusco Eagles vs. Central Noble Cougars
The Churubusco Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Central Noble Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Churubusco is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Churubusco is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Tuesday, just like they did against West Noble (and have done all season long). Everything went Churubusco's way against West Noble on Thursday as Churubusco made off with a 19-8 win. Churubusco's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Emma Walters was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Walters has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Walters was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Brieann Hosted was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Jaylyn Shively was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Central Noble unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell 5-0 to South Adams. The matchup marked the first time this year in which Central Noble was not able to get on the board.
Grace Swank spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, Central Noble saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kensy Kimmell, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles.
Even though they lost, Central Noble didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 14 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Adams only tossed nine.
Churubusco now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Central Noble, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Churubusco has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Central Noble struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Churubusco came out on top in a nail-biter against Central Noble when the teams last played back in May of 2023, sneaking past 5-3. Does Churubusco have another victory up their sleeve, or will Central Noble turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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