Argos is 0-3 against Kouts since May of 2022 but things could change on Wednesday. The Dragons will host the Mustangs & Fillies at 5:30 p.m. Argos is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Argos needed a bit of extra time to put away Caston. They had just enough and edged out the Comets 6-5. Surprisingly, this marked the Dragons' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Ivy Stackhouse was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 17 batters over eight innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one run and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Adelyn Lewark was incredible, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Ella Dean was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one run.
Meanwhile, Kouts was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against Rensselaer Central, falling 11-1.
Kouts saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Tikalsky, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Argos' victory bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Kouts, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-13.
Argos' speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's match. The Dragons have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Kouts, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Argos continue to outrun the ball?
Argos might still be hurting after the 14-2 loss they got from Kouts when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Dragons 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.
