Softball Game Preview: Louisville Wildcats vs. Kosciusko Whippets

Louisville hasn't had much luck against Kosciusko recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Louisville Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Kosciusko Whippets at 5:00 p.m. One thing working in Louisville's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.

Louisville took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They blew past Grace Christian 16-1. Considering the Wildcats have won four matchups by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Avery Thompkins

Batters Struck Out (Career)

02/27/25 vs Grace Christian	7
04/13/24 @ Columbus	5
04/15/24 @ Greenwood	4
02/22/25 vs Leake County	3
04/15/24 vs Greenwood	3

Avery Thompkins made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.

In other batting news, Ker'rhianna Parker was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Parker is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stole at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Goss, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.

Louisville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of 1.000. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .562 or higher in three consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, everything went Kosciusko's way against Germantown on Friday as Kosciusko made off with a 12-5 win.

Louisville's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Kosciusko, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

Louisville might still be hurting after the 15-1 loss they got from Kosciusko in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will Louisville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.