Softball Preview: Silex Owls vs. Van-Far Indians
The Silex Owls will face off against the Van-Far Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Silex is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
On Monday, Silex came up short against Elsberry and fell 10-7. The Owls have struggled against the Indians recently, as their game on Monday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Kenzee James stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Austyn Van Horn, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 22 runs the game before, Van-Far was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They came up short against Bowling Green, falling 12-1. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Silex's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Van-Far, their loss dropped their record down to 1-11.
Everything went Silex's way against Van-Far when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as Silex made off with a 14-3 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Silex since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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