Softball Preview: McDonough Warhawks vs. Jonesboro Cardinals
The McDonough Warhawks have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Jonesboro Cardinals at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
McDonough lost 17-4 to Westlake on Monday.
McDonough saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kylei Buffington, who went 2-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Even though they lost, McDonough didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with five strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Jonesboro's offense. They lost 15-0 to Northside on Tuesday. The Cardinals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
McDonough's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Jonesboro, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. McDonough has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Jonesboro struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
McDonough took their win against Jonesboro in their previous meeting back in August of 2015 by a conclusive 15-1. Will McDonough repeat their success, or does Jonesboro have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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