Softball Preview: Syracuse Rockets vs. Southern/Diller-Odell
Syracuse is 0-3 against Southern/Diller-Odell since October of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Syracuse Rockets will host Southern/Diller-Odell at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Syracuse came up short against Nebraska City on Saturday, falling 13-1. The Rockets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mayson Sprague made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-1 with a home run.
Even though they lost, Syracuse hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in 11 consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Southern/Diller-Odell came up short against Auburn on Saturday, falling 18-6.
Reece Barnard was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Gabby Long, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Syracuse's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Southern/Diller-Odell, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Syracuse's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. Syracuse has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Southern/Diller-Odell, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Syracuse continue to outrun the ball?
Syracuse suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Southern/Diller-Odell when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Syracuse have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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