Softball Game Preview: Carrier Mills-Stonefort Wildcats vs. Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals

By Team Reports Mar 26, 2024, 3:30am

Preview: Carrier Mills-Stonefort Wildcats vs. Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals

Carrier Mills-Stonefort is 0-9 against Norris City-Omaha-Enfield since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Carrier Mills-Stonefort Wildcats will look to defend their home field against the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals at 4:30 p.m.

Carrier Mills-Stonefort was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 4-0 to Century.

Meanwhile, Norris City-Omaha-Enfield scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Everything went their way against Cisne as Norris City-Omaha-Enfield made off with a 21-4 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Avery Black was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Black has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Black was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

In other batting news, Finlee Hite was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Madeline Fulkerson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.

Carrier Mills-Stonefort's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6.

Carrier Mills-Stonefort might still be hurting after the 20-10 loss they got from Norris City-Omaha-Enfield in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Carrier Mills-Stonefort have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.

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