Softball Preview: Sikeston Bulldogs vs. East Carter Redbirds
After three games on the road, Sikeston is heading back home. They will welcome the East Carter Redbirds at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Sikeston came up short against North County on Monday, falling 13-3. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Raiders recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Meanwhile, East Carter got themselves on the board against Naylor on Monday, but Naylor never followed suit. They blew past the Eagles 13-0.
Calleigh Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. What's more, she also posted a .500 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted since back in October of 2023. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Anna Crowley was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Zelma Cooley, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, East Carter was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Sikeston's defeat dropped their record down to 3-19. As for East Carter, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-8.
Sikeston came up short against East Carter in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 12-7. Will Sikeston have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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