The Calhoun Warriors will face off against the Dupo Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Calhoun took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Gillespie, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Warriors never let the Miners get on the board and left with a 1-0 win last Friday. The game was the first time the Warriors have beaten the Miners on their field since April 1, 2019.
The result came thanks to Audrey Gilman's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 23 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Calhoun's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Anabel Eilerman, who went 1-for-4 with one double.
Meanwhile, it can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Dupo had no problem doing just that on Friday. They skirted past the Silver Stallions 2-1. The win was familiar territory for the Tigers, who have now won six contests in a row.
Addison Thompson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
Dupo pushed their record up to 13-9 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Calhoun, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Calhoun hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Dupo struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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