Softball Preview: Jasper Wildcats vs. Evansville Memorial Tigers
Jasper has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Evansville Memorial Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Jasper has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Saturday, Jasper needed a bit of extra time to put away Linton-Stockton. They skirted past the Miners 12-11.
Bryn Smith made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Carlee Rogers and Ayla Elkins did most of the damage at the plate: Rogers scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Elkins scored a run while going 3-for-4. Ella Erny was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Evansville Memorial has not done well against Evansville Reitz recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Evansville Memorial walked away with an 11-8 win over Evansville Reitz. Winning may never get old, but Evansville Memorial sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Sicily Aliotta spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Madison Thomas was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilly Brown, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Jasper's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-6. As for Evansville Memorial, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jasper has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. However, it's not like Evansville Memorial struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jasper skirted past Evansville Memorial 12-10 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jasper since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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