Softball Game Preview: Crook County Cowboys vs. Madras White Buffaloes

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Previous Games

05/06/24 - Home	11-1 W
04/18/24 - Away	10-2 W
04/17/24 - Home	12-2 W
05/15/23 - Away	11-1 W
04/20/23 - Home	5-2 W
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Crook County is 9-1 against Madras since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Cowboys will host the White Buffaloes. The timing is sure in Crook County's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Madras has been banged up by 11 consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.

Crook County fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Estacada on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Rangers by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Cowboys have suffered since April 26, 2024.

Chloe McKenzie made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Jolene Bartolotti was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Madras didn't have quite enough to beat Molalla on Thursday and fell 7-5.

Crook County's loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Madras, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11.

Crook County took their win against Madras in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 11-1 score. Will the Cowboys repeat their success, or do the White Buffaloes have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.