For the second straight game, Kossuth will face off against Nettleton. The Aggies will challenge the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Kossuth 2.9, Nettleton 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Kossuth is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Nettleton by a score of 6-3.
For Nettleton's part, Bailey Payne spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. Payne has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Savannah Harlow made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Anna Taylor, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Kossuth has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games. As for Nettleton, they moved to 28-6 with that defeat, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Kossuth hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .335. However, it's not like Nettleton struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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