Softball Game Preview: Doniphan Dons vs. Greenville Bears

By Team Reports Apr 16, 2024, 9:43am

Softball Preview: Doniphan Dons vs. Greenville Bears

Doniphan is 6-1 against Greenville since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Doniphan Dons will head out on the road to take on the Greenville Bears at 4:30 p.m. Doniphan will be coming into the match with an undefeated record on the line.

Last Thursday, Doniphan faced Kennett in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Doniphan narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Kennett 6-4. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Doniphan has scored all season.

Meanwhile, Greenville beat Malden 7-3 on Saturday. The win was just what Greenville needed coming off of an 11-0 defeat in their prior game.

Doniphan pushed their record up to 8-0 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Greenville, their win bumped their record up to 5-6.

Doniphan was able to grind out a solid victory over Greenville in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, winning 4-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Doniphan 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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