Softball Game Preview: University Heights Blazers vs. McLean County Cougars

University Heights is on a three-game streak of home losses, and McLean County a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. The University Heights Blazers will be playing in front of their home fans against the McLean County Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when University Heights and Fort Campbell meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Blazers lost 13-3 to the Falcons.

University Heights saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Oakley, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was Oakley's first of the season.

Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for McLean County's offense. They came up short against Muhlenberg County on Monday, falling 15-0.

McLean County's loss dropped their record down to 0-7-1. As for University Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.

McLean County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: University Heights has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .492. It's a different story for McLean County, though, as they've only averaged .217. Will they be able to contain University Heights' hitters?

University Heights suffered a grim 12-5 defeat to McLean County in their previous matchup back in March of 2017. Will the Blazers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.