Softball Preview: Hancock County Hornets vs. Daviess County Panthers
After three games on the road, Hancock County is heading back home. They will take on the Daviess County Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Hancock County: 2.8, Daviess County: 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Thursday, Hancock County beat Tell City 7-2.
Lily Roberts made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Roberts has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Roberts was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Hancock County let Layni Roberts and Baylee Estes loose on the outfield. Roberts scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Estes scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Estes is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kylie Westerfield, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Daviess County gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They blew past Woodford County 8-1.
Daviess County also got a great performance from Sophia Cain as she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Daviess County let Sadie Morris and Annie Newman loose on the outfield. Morris scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Newman scored a run while going 2-for-4. Shelby Bennett was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Hancock County has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season. As for Daviess County, their win bumped their record up to 16-6.
Hancock County suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Daviess County in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Hancock County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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