Kate Duncan Smith DAR hasn't had much luck against Madison County recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Kate Duncan Smith DAR will be playing at home against Madison County at 4:30 p.m.
Kate Duncan Smith DAR lost 11-5 to Bob Jones on Tuesday.
Nataly Grimmett was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Anna Jackson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Madison County, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They put the hurt on North Jackson with a sharp 11-2 victory on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Chiefs: they've now won six in a row.
Marion Gamble spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Allison Yeary and Sydney Gurley did most of the damage at the plate: Yeary got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Gurley scored two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. That's the most runs Yeary has posted over her last 12 contests. Addy Gustafson was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Madison County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Jackson only posted an OBP of .269.
Kate Duncan Smith DAR's defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Madison County, their victory bumped their record up to 13-9.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Kate Duncan Smith DAR hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Madison County struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Kate Duncan Smith DAR might still be hurting after the 16-0 loss they got from Madison County in their previous matchup on March 6th. Will Kate Duncan Smith DAR 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.
