Dawson Springs hasn't had much luck against Caldwell County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Dawson Springs Panthers face off against Caldwell County Tigers at 7:00 p.m. The contest will give Dawson Springs their first taste of in-conference action this season.
Dawson Springs is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They lost 21-6 to Heritage Christian Academy.
Alieah Cook was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Briley Sawyer, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Caldwell County fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Madisonville-North Hopkins on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Maroons by a score of 6-5. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Alexis Wood spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brylee Butts made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Adley Lewis, who went 2-for-4 with one home run.
Caldwell County's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Dawson Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Caldwell County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Dawson Springs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. It's a different story for Caldwell County, though, as they've only averaged .355. Will they be able to contain Dawson Springs' hitters?
Dawson Springs might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Caldwell County when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can Dawson Springs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
