Litchfield is 2-8 against Annandale since May of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Dragons will host the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. Neither Litchfield nor Annandale posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Litchfield fell victim to Dassel-Cokato and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Chargers, falling 8-0. The Dragons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The scorekeeper got an easy start on Monday as neither Annandale nor Rockford made it on the board until the fifth inning. The Cardinals fell just short of the Rockets by a score of 2-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Cardinals were not able to get on the board.
Dani Merrill was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
Litchfield's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Annandale, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-5.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Litchfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Annandale struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Litchfield suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Annandale in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Dragons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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