Softball Game Preview: Slidell Tigers vs. Chalmette Owls

The Slidell Tigers will take on the Chalmette Owls at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Slidell has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.

Slidell fell victim to Doyle and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 12-0 to Doyle. Slidell's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Chalmette and Fontainebleau meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. Chalmette narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Fontainebleau 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Owls have posted since February 25th.

Emma Borden made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Borden was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She is also on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in each of the last four games she's played.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ella Tabora, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Aubrie Watts, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.

Chalmette kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fontainebleau only managed seven hits.

Chalmette pushed their record up to 8-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Slidell, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.

Slidell came out on top in a nail-biter against Chalmette in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, sneaking past 5-4. Does Slidell have another victory up their sleeve, or will Chalmette turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.