Softball Preview: Scott City Rams vs. Scott County Central Braves
After two games on the road, Scott City is heading back home. They will take on the Scott County Central Braves at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Scott City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Scott City was able to grind out a solid win over Malden, taking the game 6-3. The victory was just what Scott City needed coming off of a 14-3 loss in their prior match.
Mackenzie Lawless was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Lawless was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Graycie Conklin, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Gracie Karrenbrock was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins dating back to last season, Scott County Central's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell victim to a tough 26-3 defeat at the hands of East Prairie.
Scott City's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-3. As for Scott County Central, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Scott City took their victory against Scott County Central when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 21-1. Does Scott City have another victory up their sleeve, or will Scott County Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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