The Dupo Tigers will face off against the Steeleville Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dupo has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Dupo lost 19-5 to Gillespie on Wednesday. The Tigers have struggled against the Miners recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Kylie Kloess was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Adrienne Latimer, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Steeleville made easy work of Dupo on Tuesday and carried off a 9-3 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Warriors have posted against the Tigers since June 1, 2021.
Corinne Mueller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Zoey Wolf was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Shaylee Ayers was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Steeleville's victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Dupo, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
Dupo's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Tigers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Steeleville, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Dupo continue to outrun the ball?
Dupo suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Steeleville when the teams last played on Tuesday. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
