Softball Game Preview: Goshen RedHawks vs. Elkhart Lions

By Team Reports Apr 11, 2024, 7:51am

Softball Preview: Goshen RedHawks vs. Elkhart Lions

After two games on the road, Goshen is heading back home. They will take on the Elkhart Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

On Wednesday, Goshen suffered a rough 15-9 loss at the hands of Westview.

Jennalee Roll made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Makayla Scales was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.

Even though they lost, Goshen was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Elkhart fell victim to New Prairie and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. Their tough 9-0 defeat to the Cougars might stick with them for a while. Elkhart just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.

Goshen's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Elkhart, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.

Goshen skirted past Elkhart 2-0 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Goshen repeat their success, or does Elkhart have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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