Softball Preview: Dell Rapids Quarriers vs. Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies
The Dell Rapids Quarriers will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies at 5:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Dell Rapids is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against Arlington (and have done all season long). Dell Rapids was the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over Arlington on Saturday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Dell Rapids.
Meanwhile, Elk Point-Jefferson got themselves on the board against Canton on Tuesday, but Canton never followed suit. They blew past the C-Hawks 16-0. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Elk Point-Jefferson has managed all season.
Lauren McDermott looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Elk Point-Jefferson got a massive performance out of Hannah Nearman, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Laney Trometer, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Dell Rapids has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season. As for Elk Point-Jefferson, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-7.
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