Softball Preview: Sullivan Golden Arrows vs. Linton-Stockton Miners
The Sullivan Golden Arrows will take on the Linton-Stockton Miners at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sullivan is looking to tack on another W to their 19-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Sullivan is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over South Knox.
Kate Ridgway spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sullivan's win was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kate Alsman, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Linton-Stockton had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 8-4 victory over West Vigo last Monday.
Sullivan's win bumped their record up to 23-4. As for Linton-Stockton, their victory bumped their record up to 9-10.
Sullivan took their win against Linton-Stockton in their previous meeting last Friday by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sullivan since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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