Softball Game Preview: Neosho Wildcats vs. Republic Tigers

By Team Reports Sep 25, 2024, 1:59am

Softball Preview: Neosho Wildcats vs. Republic Tigers

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After two games on the road, Neosho is heading back home. They will host the Republic Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Neosho will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.

On Tuesday, Neosho came up short against Joplin and fell 11-8.

Journey Arnall was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and a triple. What's more, she also posted a .500 batting average, which is the highestshe's posted since back in October of 2023. Another player making a difference was Kynden Smith, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Republic lost 11-4 to Liberty North on Friday. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Neosho dropped their record down to 10-8 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Republic, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-7.

Neosho beat Republic 3-0 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Does Neosho have another victory up their sleeve, or will Republic turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

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