Softball Game Preview: South Pointe Stallions vs. Dreher Blue Devils

South Pointe is on a ten-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Dreher a five-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The South Pointe Stallions will look to defend their home field against the Dreher Blue Devils at 6:00 p.m. South Pointe has given up an average of 16 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.

Tuesday just wasn't the day for South Pointe's offense. They came up short against Dreher on Tuesday, falling 17-0.

For Dreher's part, Rory McCormack was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). McCormack has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in hits.

In other batting news, Kendall Gipson was a standout: she scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Elle Lockard, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.

Dreher moved to 1-2 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak. As for South Pointe, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.