North Crawford hasn't had much luck against De Soto recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pirates at 5:00 p.m. North Crawford has given up an average of 14.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
North Crawford fell victim to Wauzeka-Steuben and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 18-0 to the Hornets. The Trojans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
North Crawford saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sira Bah, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, De Soto had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over Seneca on Monday.
Ella Koch made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Koch was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sylvia Krueger, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sascha Doll, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs.
De Soto's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for North Crawford, their loss dropped their record down to 1-17-1.
North Crawford suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to De Soto in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Trojans 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.
