Softball Preview: Southern/Diller-Odell vs. Syracuse Rockets
Southern/Diller-Odell is 3-0 against Syracuse since October of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. Southern/Diller-Odell will be staying on the road to face off against the Syracuse Rockets at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Southern/Diller-Odell will head into Saturday's contest eager for some revenge after what happened against Auburn: Southern/Diller-Odell managed to slip by Auburn the last time these teams faced off, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Southern/Diller-Odell came up short against Auburn on Saturday, falling 18-6.
Reece Barnard made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabby Long, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Southern/Diller-Odell hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Syracuse lost 13-1 to Nebraska City on Saturday. The Rockets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mayson Sprague made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-1 with a home run.
Southern/Diller-Odell's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Syracuse, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.
Syracuse's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Southern/Diller-Odell has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. It's a different story for Syracuse, though, as they've only averaged 0. Will they be able to contain Southern/Diller-Odell's hitters?
Southern/Diller-Odell took their victory against Syracuse when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 12-0. Does Southern/Diller-Odell have another victory up their sleeve, or will Syracuse turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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