For the second straight game, Madison will face off against Draughn. The Patriots will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. Madison is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Madison needed a bit of extra time to put away Draughn. They won by a run and slipped past the Wildcats 8-7. The victory was familiar territory for the Patriots, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Carrie Gunter
| 04/08/25 @ Draughn | 7 |
| 04/02/25 @ Freedom | 6 |
| 03/25/25 vs Rosman | 8 |
| 03/21/25 @ Mountain Heritage | 7 |
| 03/18/25 vs Mountain Heritage | 6 |
| + 3 more games |
Carrie Gunter was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over eight innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Kylee Ball was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Addie Sams, who scored three runs while going 2-for-5.
Madison kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Draughn has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-4 record this season. As for Madison, their win bumped their record up to 7-3.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Madison hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.4 home runs per game. However, it's not like Draughn struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.8 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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