Austin is 0-6 against Corydon Central since May of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Austin has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Austin is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against North Harrison, falling 12-1.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Corydon Central). They never let Scottsburg get on the board and left with a 22-0 victory on Wednesday. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Ava Gerdon made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Gerdon was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Corydon Central let Addyson Branham and Paisley Teeter run wild. Branham got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs, while Teeter went a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Teeter a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Juhasz, who went 1-for-2 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Austin's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Corydon Central, their win bumped their record up to 13-5.
Austin might still be hurting after the 25-0 loss they got from Corydon Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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