Softball Game Preview: Westran Hornets vs. Mark Twain Tigers

Hornets

Runs

10/02/25 @ Paris	4
09/30/25 @ Salisbury	3
09/29/25 vs Macon	2
09/25/25 vs Knox County	6
09/18/25 vs Community	13
+ 7 more games

The Westran Hornets will face off against the Mark Twain Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Westran is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.

On Thursday, Westran came up short against Paris and fell 9-4.

Kalynn Carroll was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Charley Starr, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.

Meanwhile, Mark Twain lost 12-1 to Elsberry on Thursday. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Mark Twain's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Westran, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.

Mark Twain's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Westran hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .361. It's a different story for Mark Twain, though, as they've only averaged .257. Will they be able to contain Westran's hitters?

Everything went Westran's way against Mark Twain in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as Westran made off with a 9-2 victory. Will the Hornets repeat their success, or do the Tigers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.