Softball Game Preview: Malone Tigers vs. Sneads Pirates

Malone is 0-5 against Sneads since March of 2020 but things could change on Tuesday. The Tigers will square off against the Pirates at 5:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

It was a proper cat-fight when Malone challenged Bethlehem on Monday. The Tigers lost 20-6 to the Wildcats.

C Garrett made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Indya Barnes, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Sneads was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They came up short against Altha, falling 20-0.

Sneads' loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Malone, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.

Sneads' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Malone hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .340. It's a different story for Sneads, though, as they've only averaged .181. Will they be able to contain Malone's hitters?

Malone might still be hurting after the 25-6 loss they got from Sneads in their previous meeting back in February. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.