For the second straight game, DeKalb County will face off against Stone Memorial. The Tigers will venture away from home to take on the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. DeKalb County will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
While DeKalb County's win against Stone Memorial wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Panthers on Friday.
Kora Kilgore
| 04/04/25 vs Stone Memorial | 10 |
| 04/01/25 @ White County | 16 |
| 03/27/25 vs Livingston Academy | 18 |
| 03/25/25 vs Upperman | 11 |
| 03/22/25 vs South Pittsburg | 13 |
| + 3 more games |
Kora Kilgore made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double. That double marked the first that she hit this season.
In other batting news, Tatum Young was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. She also brought in an RBI, marking her first of the season. Bryna Pelham was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
DeKalb County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .304 or higher in four consecutive games.
DeKalb County pushed their record up to 10-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Stone Memorial, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-2.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. DeKalb County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .486. However, it's not like Stone Memorial struggles in that department as they've averaged .481. 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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