Softball Preview: Ross Little Giants vs. Southview Cougars
Ross has enjoyed the comforts of home their last five games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Southview Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
Ross will head into Friday's contest ready to turn things around: they couldn't quite beat Bowling Green on Friday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run defeat they were dealt on Tuesday. Ross fell just short of Bowling Green by a score of 4-2. The loss continues a trend for Ross in their matchups with Bowling Green: they've now lost three in a row.
Rileigh DeAnda spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mady Hammer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Southview had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Ross by a score of 11-8 on Monday. The high-scoring effort was just what Southview needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Ross' defeat dropped their record down to 5-19. As for Southview, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-11.
Ross came up short against Southview when the teams last played on Monday, falling 11-8. Can Ross avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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