Softball Game Preview: Warren/Stockton Warhawks vs. East Dubuque Warriors

The Warren/Stockton Warhawks will square off against the East Dubuque Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Warren/Stockton has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Warren/Stockton fell victim to East Dubuque and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 13-0 to the Warriors. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Warhawks' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

For East Dubuque's part, the team relied heavily on Katie Welp, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. Those five RBI gave Welp a new career-high. Natalie Husemann was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: East Dubuque kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

East Dubuque's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Warren/Stockton, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-6.