Softball Preview: Concordia Panthers vs. Abilene Cowboys
The Concordia Panthers are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Abilene Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. Concordia is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, it was a hard-fought game, but Concordia had to settle for an 8-6 defeat against Chapman. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Concordia in their matchups with Chapman: they've now lost seven in a row.
Jaylin Roush spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Concordia saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Erinae Flesher, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Abilene gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. Everything went their way against Buhler as Abilene made off with a 12-6 victory.
Abilene also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Brooklyn Haaga gave up five earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Abilene let Kambree Bryson and Jordan Signer loose on the outfield. Bryson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Signer scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Charlie Elliot, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Concordia's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Abilene, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Concordia came up short against Abilene when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 8-4. Can Concordia avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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