Softball Preview: Scott City Rams vs. Central Rebels
The Scott City Rams will be playing at home against the Central Rebels at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Scott City is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Tuesday, just like they did against Woodland (and have done all season long). Scott City put the hurt on Woodland with a sharp 10-3 win on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Scott City.
Alyssa Dirden made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Dirden was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gracie Karrenbrock, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Lily Elders, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Central waltzed into their match on Monday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Cardinals 11-10.
Kaydence Cosby was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Kelsie Politte was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
Scott City is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-5 record this season. As for Central, they pushed their record up to 12-5 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Scott City hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .367. However, it's not like Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Scott City couldn't quite finish off Central in their previous matchup back in April of 2019 and fell 4-2. Will Scott City have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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