Softball Preview: Holcomb Longhorns vs. Ulysses Tigers
Holcomb is 8-2 against Ulysses since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Holcomb Longhorns will be staying on the road to face off against the Ulysses Tigers at 4:00 p.m. Holcomb is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Holcomb beat Hugoton 7-2.
Korryn Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Rian Rodriguez and Brooklyn Deniston did most of the damage at the plate: Rodriguez scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Deniston scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Ashland Wilson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Ulysses was not able to break out of their rough patch last Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. Their tough 23-2 defeat to Scott might stick with them for a while.
Holcomb's victory was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-0. As for Ulysses, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
Holcomb took their win against Ulysses when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Holcomb since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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