Softball Game Preview: McDowell Titans vs. Alexander Central Cougars

McDowell is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Alexander Central is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Titans will welcome the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (McDowell 3.1, Alexander Central 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.

McDowell had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Crest put an end to it on Tuesday. The Titans fell 5-2 to the Chargers. The Titans' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.

Meanwhile, Alexander Central faced South Caldwell in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Cougars came out on top against the Spartans by a score of 11-7. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won three in a row.

McDowell's defeat dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Alexander Central, their victory bumped their record up to 19-1.

McDowell might still be hurting after the 14-2 loss they got from Alexander Central when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will the Titans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.