For the second straight game, Nettleton will face off against Kossuth. The Tigers will take on the Aggies at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Nettleton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Nettleton heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Friday. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Kossuth. The Tigers' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Bailey Payne spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Savannah Harlow made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Anna Taylor was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Kossuth has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games. As for Nettleton, their defeat dropped their record down to 28-6.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Nettleton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Kossuth struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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