Clinton County is on a 12-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Allen County-Scottsville is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Bulldogs will host the Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Clinton County had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Metcalfe County on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitchers stepped up to hand the Hornets a 6-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Hornets: they've now won seven in a row.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times Allen County-Scottsville and Butler County had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Patriots blew past the Bears 12-4 on Thursday.
Addison Ausbrooks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on 12 hits.
On the hitting side, Maddie Gray and Jacie Rice did most of the damage at the plate: Gray went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and one double, while Rice went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI Gray has posted since back in April. Ally Anderson was another key player, going 4-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Allen County-Scottsville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Clinton County's win bumped their record up to 21-7. As for Allen County-Scottsville, their victory bumped their record up to 22-3.
Clinton County couldn't quite get it done against Allen County-Scottsville in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 as they fell 7-4. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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