Softball Preview: Garber Dukes vs. All Saints Central Cougars
After two games on the road, Garber is heading back home. They will take on the All Saints Central Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Monday, Garber was able to grind out a solid win over Birch Run, taking the game 5-1.
Kara Kotenko spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Grace Zwetzig and Ava Wagner did most of the damage at the plate: Zwetzig scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Wagner scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Alexa Bowman was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, All Saints Central came into Thursday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 20-16 victory over Owendale-Gagetown two weeks ago. All Saints Central's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Garber's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-5. As for All Saints Central, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Garber took their win against All Saints Central in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 15-0. Will Garber repeat their success, or does All Saints Central have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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