Scottsbluff is 8-2 against Chadron since September of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Scottsbluff Bearcats will head out on the road to square off against the Chadron Cardinals. Scottsbluff will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Scottsbluff is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 19-7 margin over Gering on Thursday. 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 put up two doubles, which wereher first of the season. Michaela Henry was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Scottsbluff was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .517. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in nine consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Chadron earned a 16-12 win over Alliance on Tuesday.
Jae Gooder was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking 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.
Scottsbluff's record now sits at 6-0. As for Chadron, their record is now 2-3.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Scottsbluff hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Chadron 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.
Scottsbluff came up short against Chadron in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 6-2. Can Scottsbluff avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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