Softball Preview: Cozad Haymakers vs. Gothenburg Swedes
The Cozad Haymakers will square off against the Gothenburg Swedes on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Gothenburg is facing Cozad at the wrong time: Cozad suffered their first home loss of the season on Saturday and they're likely out for redemption. They fell just short of the Jeffs by a score of 7-6. The Haymakers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Gothenburg might've scored the first runs on Saturday, but it was Southern Valley/Alma who claimed the real prize. Gothenburg fell just short of Southern Valley/Alma by a score of 8-7.
Taye Herrick was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. She also put up two RBI, which wereher first of the season. Aubrey Cross was another key player, going 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI.
Cross wasn't the only one working in the home runs department: Gothenburg lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Cozad's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Gothenburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Cozad couldn't quite finish off Gothenburg in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 and fell 7-5. Will Cozad 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.
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