Clarksville hasn't had much luck against Scottsburg recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Generals will head out to square off against the Warriors at 5:30 p.m. Clarksville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Clarksville took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Austin, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Generals had just enough and edged out the Eagles 5-4 on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Generals.
Aaliyah Watts
| 05/13/25 vs Austin | 12 |
| 05/10/25 @ Switzerland County | 5 |
| 05/09/25 vs New Albany | 5 |
| 05/07/25 @ Crothersville | 7 |
| 05/06/25 vs Trinity Lutheran | 8 |
Aaliyah Watts spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bailey Senior, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
Meanwhile, Scottsburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 15th straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Corydon Central, falling 22-0.
Scottsburg saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kelsey Pinto- Herrera, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple.
Scottsburg's defeat dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Clarksville, their record now sits at 9-7.
Scottsburg's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Clarksville has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Scottsburg, though, as they've been averaging 11.3 hits. Given Clarksville's sizable advantage in that area, the Warriors will need to find a way to close that gap.
Clarksville couldn't quite get it done against Scottsburg in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 8-4. Can the Generals avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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