Softball Game Preview: Honaker Tigers vs. Holston Cavaliers

Honaker has won four straight games at home, while Holston has won four straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Tigers will host the Cavaliers at 5:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Honaker 3.1, Holston 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.

On Friday, Honaker didn't have quite enough to beat Rural Retreat and fell 7-6.

Aliyah Hilton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Madayln Dye was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

Meanwhile, Holston never let their opponents score on Thursday. They put the hurt on Patrick Henry with a sharp 6-0 win. The Cavaliers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by six runs or more this season.

Rily Cobler made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. That triple was her first of the season.

In other batting news, Katie Remine was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Chloe Rouse also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Holston's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-4. As for Honaker, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-4.

Honaker took their win against Holston in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 15-1 score. Will the Tigers repeat their success, or do the Cavaliers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.