Cherokee Bluff has won four straight games at home, while Seckinger has won four straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Monday. The Cherokee Bluff Bears will welcome the Seckinger Jaguars at 6:30 p.m. Cherokee Bluff is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Cherokee Bluff sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over Monroe Area. That's two games straight that the Bears have won by exactly two runs.
Peyton Davis looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Kaitlyn Herren was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Cherokee Bluff didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in August.
Meanwhile, Seckinger earned a 6-2 win over Roswell on Thursday.
AnnMarie Nagy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Milan Torres was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is also on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Kimby Tobar, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Cherokee Bluff is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. As for Seckinger, their victory bumped their record up to 18-2.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Cherokee Bluff hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Seckinger struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cherokee Bluff came up short against Seckinger in their previous meeting back in August, falling 6-3. Will Cherokee Bluff 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.
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