Softball Game Preview: Greencastle Tiger Cubs vs. Indian Creek Braves

The Greencastle Tiger Cubs will head out on the road to square off against the Indian Creek Braves at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.

Greencastle fell victim to Edgewood and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mustangs. The defeat continues a trend for the Tiger Cubs in their meetings with the Mustangs: they've now lost nine in a row.

Ali Hassler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks.

Meanwhile, Indian Creek faced Cascade in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Braves lost 6-0 to the Cadets. The match marked the first time this year in which the Braves were not able to get on the board.

Greencastle's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Indian Creek, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-3.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Greencastle has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Indian Creek struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.

Greencastle skirted past Indian Creek 3-1 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tiger Cubs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.