Softball Game Preview: Centerville Tigers vs. Normangee Panthers

A feisty cat fight will be fought as Centerville Tigers duke it out with Normangee Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Centerville is looking for their season's first win.

Centerville is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 14 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against Slocum on Thursday. They came up short against the Mustangs, falling 16-1.

Meanwhile, Normangee made easy work of Oakwood on Tuesday and carried off a 12-2 victory. The result was nothing new for Normangee, who have now won five matches by seven runs or more so far this season.

Tenley Carlisle made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits (and only one walk). That's the fewest earned runs she has allowed since back in February. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.

In other batting news, Nolan Harris was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Gracin Shaffer, who scored three runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-4.

Normangee kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Centerville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Normangee, their win ended a 16-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-10.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Centerville has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Normangee struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Centerville took their victory against Normangee in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 8-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Centerville since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.