Softball Game Preview: DeWitt Dragons vs. McGehee Owls

DeWitt is 7-1 against McGehee since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Dragons will look to defend their home field against the Owls at 5:00 p.m. DeWitt will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.

McGehee's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Thursday: DeWitt hadn't allowed a single run the last three times they've hit the field. The Dragons' pitcher stepped up to hand Star City a 6-0 shutout on Monday. The Dragons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by six runs or more this season.

The result came thanks to NECI HILL's shutout, as she gave up just five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.

HARLEY GRAMMER

Stolen Base

04/14/25 vs Star City	1
04/11/25 vs Dumas	2
04/10/25 @ Woodlawn	1
04/08/25 vs Drew Central	3

At the plate, HARLEY GRAMMER was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was BELLE EASTERWOOD, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, McGehee lost 8-2 to Smackover on Tuesday.

DeWitt's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.5 runs on average over those games. As for McGehee, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.

DeWitt beat McGehee 6-1 in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Dragons repeat their success, or do the Owls have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.