Softball Game Preview: Scott Beavers vs. Goodland Cowboys

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Previous Games

04/23/24 - Home	8-2 W
04/23/24 - Home	10-0 W
05/15/23 - Neutral	7-1 W
04/27/23 - Away	5-2 W
04/25/23 - Away	8-9 L
+ 5 more games

Scott is 8-2 against Goodland since April of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Beavers will take on the Cowboys at 3:00 p.m. Scott has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Scott is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Cimarron, falling 12-2. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Beavers couldn't push the score so high this time.

Ava Deines made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two runs.

Goodland had taken Lakin down for four straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Friday. The Cowboys fell just short of the Broncs by a score of 5-3.

Kaedance Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks.

At the plate, Alessa Rickard was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.

Scott's record is now 4-8. As for Goodland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.

Everything went Scott's way against Goodland in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Scott made off with an 8-2 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Beavers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.