Softball Game Preview: Southwest Patriots vs. Academy for Classical Education Gryphons

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Southwest has been on the road for four straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the Academy for Classical Education Gryphons at 4:30 p.m.

Southwest played against Dodge County and lost via forfeit.

Southwest is hoping to do what Dublin couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Academy for Classical Education's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Academy for Classical Education was the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over Dublin. The result was nothing new for the Gryphons, who have now won 14 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

Southwest dropped their record down to 0-14 with the defeat, which was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Academy for Classical Education, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season.

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