Sarcoxie is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Stockton is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Bears will host the Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Sarcoxie took a 17-run defeat the last time they faced off against Strafford, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bears skirted past the Indians 9-7.
Meanwhile, Stockton won against Pierce City on Friday with 17 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. The Tigers put the hurt on Osceola with a sharp 17-3 victory. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Indians recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Raelyn Henderson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Henderson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four stolen bases, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last five games she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makinsie Griffis, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zoe Rains, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Stockton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in five consecutive contests.
Stockton's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Sarcoxie, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-5.
Sarcoxie might still be hurting after the 9-0 loss they got from Stockton when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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