Softball Preview: Concordia Panthers vs. Clay Center Tigers
Concordia is 1-8 against Clay Center since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Concordia Panthers will stay at home for another game and welcome the Clay Center Tigers at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Concordia lost 10-4 to Marysville on Tuesday.
Jaylin Roush spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and eight unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kenlee Williams made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Even though they lost, Concordia didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 17 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Clay Center lost 10-3 to Rock Creek last Friday.
Concordia's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Clay Center, their loss dropped their record down to 5-11.
Concordia suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Clay Center in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Concordia have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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