The Cloverdale Clovers will take on the Indian Creek Braves at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Cloverdale has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cloverdale is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They came up short against South Putnam, falling 12-6.
Aalyiah Burroff was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI. Paisley Meyerrose was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.
Indian Creek let Sullivan stack four runs on them in the sixth inning on Tuesday but luckily Indian Creek prevailed anyway. The Braves sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Golden Arrows. The game was the first time the Braves have beaten the Golden Arrows on their field since May 16, 2017.
Delaney Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Amelia Woodke was incredible, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelsey Campbell, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Indian Creek has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Cloverdale, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cloverdale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Indian Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cloverdale suffered a grim 14-2 defeat to Indian Creek when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Clovers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
