The Kouts Mustangs & Fillies will head out to challenge the Morgan Township Cherokees at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Friday, Kouts came up short against Boone Grove and fell 4-1.
Reese Carden spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Anna Overholt made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run. Those doubles marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Sophia Tikalsky, who earned three stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Morgan Township was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against West Central, falling 17-7.
Morgan Township now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Kouts, they dropped their record down to 2-4 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Kouts couldn't quite get it done against Morgan Township in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 4-0. Can the Mustangs & Fillies avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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