Softball Game Preview: Linden-Kildare Tigers vs. Maud Cardinals

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Linden-Kildare has gone 8-1-1 against Maud recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Linden-Kildare Tigers duke it out with Maud Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Linden-Kildare has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Maud will arrive with 12 straight victories.

Things were looking good for Linden-Kildare after they put the first points on the board on Thursday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 16-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of Maud. Even though they lost, the Tigers' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.3 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).

For Maud's part, Aleigh Carrell was a standout: she scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave Carrell a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Audrey Hillis, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-5.

Maud always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .587. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .533 or higher in 12 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Linden-Kildare's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Maud, they pushed their record up to 11-0 with the win, which was their ninth straight on the road.

Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Linden-Kildare has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .496. However, it's not like Maud struggles in that department as they've averaged .655. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.