For the second straight game, Edwards County will face off against Carmi-White County. The Lions will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. Edwards County is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last ten games.
Edwards County lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Carmi-White County, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's contest. The Lions put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 8-2 victory on Tuesday. Considering the Lions have won six games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Allison Groff
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Allison Groff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Grace Bishop was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Madi Murphy, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Edwards County's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Carmi-White County, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Edwards County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Carmi-White County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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