The Southwest DeKalb Panthers will square off against the Chamblee Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Southwest DeKalb is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.
Southwest DeKalb's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Marist on Thursday. They came up short against the War Eagles, falling 24-0. The Panthers' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Chamblee). They were the clear victor by a 19-1 margin over Shiloh on Thursday. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by eight runs or more this season.
Kate Sarago was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Rachel Axelson, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI and a double.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Chamblee hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in three consecutive contests.
Southwest DeKalb's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Chamblee, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Southwest DeKalb has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Chamblee 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.
Southwest DeKalb might still be hurting after the 19-7 defeat they got from Chamblee in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Southwest DeKalb 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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