Softball Game Preview: Stone Memorial Panthers vs. DeKalb County Tigers

For the second straight game, Stone Memorial will face off against DeKalb County. The Panthers will welcome the Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Stone Memorial 1.7, DeKalb County 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.

Stone Memorial is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering DeKalb County just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 6-5.

For DeKalb County's part, Kora Kilgore was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. Kilgore has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double. That double was her first of the season.

In other batting news, Tatum Young was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. She also put up an RBI, which was her first of the season. Maggie Hendrixson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

DeKalb County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .304 or higher in four consecutive games.

DeKalb County is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for Stone Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 9-2.

Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Stone Memorial has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .481. However, it's not like DeKalb County struggles in that department as they've averaged .486. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.