Softball Game Preview: Simpson Academy Cougars vs. Parklane Academy Pioneers

For the second straight game, Simpson Academy will face off against Parklane Academy. The Cougars will host the Pioneers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Simpson Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Parklane Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Simpson Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Parklane Academy a 12-0 shutout. Considering the Cougars have won 22 games by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Simpson Academy's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 31-7. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Parklane Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.