Garrett is 0-9 against Central Noble since May of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Railroaders will host the Cougars at 5:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Garrett 4.1, Central Noble 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Thursday, Garrett was able to grind out a solid win over Lakeland, taking the game 4-1.
Ashlee Vanderbosch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Sarah DePew was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 13 games.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last matchup, Central Noble made sure to put some runs up on the board against Fairfield on Monday. The Cougars walked away with a 10-7 victory over the Falcons. The game was the first time the Cougars have beaten the Falcons on their field since April 23, 2019.
Grace Swank was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run.
In other batting news, Kaitlyn Tilley was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs and one double. Another player making a difference was Avery Deter, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Central Noble hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in nine consecutive contests.
Central Noble is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Garrett, their victory bumped their record up to 13-3.
Garrett's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. The Railroaders have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Central Noble, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Garrett continue to outrun the ball?
Garrett might still be hurting after the 10-2 loss they got from Central Noble in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Railroaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
