Softball Preview: West Carter Comets vs. Morgan County Cougars
After three games on the road, West Carter is heading back home. They will take on the Morgan County Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
West Carter lost 20-5 to Wirt County on Saturday. That's two games in a row now that West Carter has lost by exactly 15 runs.
Josie Nolen and Sarah Reffitt did some serious damage despite the final result: Nolen scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Reffitt scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Emilee Barker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Morgan County's offense. They lost 15-0 to East Carter on Thursday. Morgan County's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
West Carter has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Morgan County, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
West Carter beat Morgan County 11-7 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will West Carter repeat their success, or does Morgan County have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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