Softball Preview: Granite City Warriors vs. Mascoutah Indians
Granite City is 0-4 against Mascoutah since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Granite City Warriors will head out on the road to take on the Mascoutah Indians at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
While Granite City has not struggled against Belleville West recently, they managed to flip the script on Tuesday. Granite City was the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over Belleville West. That looming 11-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Granite City yet this season.
Emilee Saggio spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Cheyenne Gaddie was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run and six RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Randolph, who scored four runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Mascoutah came into Monday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Centralia with a sharp 16-7 win on Monday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Mascoutah has managed all season.
Jayce McLaurin made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off 11 hits (she also only allowed one walk). McLaurin was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Avery Boehm was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Kamryn Reese, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Granite City's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-8. As for Mascoutah, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6.
Granite City might still be hurting after the 20-10 defeat they got from Mascoutah when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Granite City avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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