Pike County is 0-10 against Dale County since April of 2015 but things could change on Monday. Pike County will square off against Dale County at 5:00 p.m. Pike County has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pike County is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 12 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against Pike Road on Thursday. They came up short against the Patriots, falling 11-1.
Hailey Griffin was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Dale County's offense. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Community on Tuesday. The Warriors' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Shayleigh Whitman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
Dale County's loss dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Pike County, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-15.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pike County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Dale County struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pike County suffered a grim 12-6 defeat to Dale County when the teams last played back in February. Will Pike County 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.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps