The Cloverdale Clovers will challenge the South Putnam Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cloverdale has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Cloverdale's offense. They came up short against West Vigo on Tuesday, falling 28-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Clovers in their meetings with the Vikings: they've now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, South Putnam waltzed into their match on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Patriots.
Taylor Boyce spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Elliana Cox, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.
South Putnam was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .310 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Cloverdale's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for South Putnam, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Thursday. Cloverdale hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.8 home runs per game. However, it's not like South Putnam struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 1.2 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Cloverdale suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to South Putnam in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Clovers 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.
