Softball Game Preview: Crestwood Knights vs. Eau Claire Shamrocks

Crestwood is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Eau Claire a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Crestwood Knights will be playing at home against the Eau Claire Shamrocks at 6:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.

Crestwood fell victim to South Florence and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Bruins, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.

Meanwhile, Eau Claire also failed to score in their most recent game. They came up short against Mid-Carolina on Tuesday, falling 15-0.

Crestwood's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Eau Claire, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Crestwood took their victory against Eau Claire in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 19-3. Does Crestwood have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eau Claire turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.