Softball Preview: Mid-Buchanan Dragons vs. Plattsburg Tigers
The Mid-Buchanan Dragons will challenge the Plattsburg Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mid-Buchanan will be looking to keep their 20-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Monday, Mid-Buchanan got the win against Lafayette by a conclusive 12-6. Considering the Dragons have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Dru Pearson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pearson was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other pitching news, Ellason Lisenbee looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
Back at the plate, Sophia Smith was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Lindy Eaton, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Tuesday Plattsburg sidestepped Gallatin for a 7-5 victory.
Mid-Buchanan's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Plattsburg, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Mid-Buchanan was able to grind out a solid win over Plattsburg in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 7-2. Does Mid-Buchanan have another victory up their sleeve, or will Plattsburg turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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