Chadron has been on the road for four straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will host the Scottsbluff Bearcats. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Tuesday, Chadron was able to grind out a solid victory over Alliance, taking the game 16-12.
Jae Gooder made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. Gooder was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Addisyn Gruver was a standout: she scored four runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-5. Gruver is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Averielle Sager, who scored five runs while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Chadron didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Scottsbluff put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Gering 19-7. Considering the Bearcats have won five matchups by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Scottsbluff got a massive performance out of Campbell Meyer, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Meyer also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Michaela Henry, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Chadron's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Scottsbluff, their victory bumped their record up to 6-0.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Chadron hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Scottsbluff 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.
Chadron was able to grind out a solid win over Scottsbluff in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 6-2. Does Chadron have another victory up their sleeve, or will Scottsbluff turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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