Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] hasn't had much luck against Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Titans will be playing at home against the Knights at 4:30 p.m.
Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Wednesday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of Martinsville. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last seven times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Shaylun Christenberry put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Christenberry was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Rylee Hill was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. Kenzie Willison was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond got the win against Blue Ridge on Wednesday by a conclusive 8-2. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond hasn't had any issues with Blue Ridge recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Like Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland], Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond also got a great game from a two-way player: SOPHIA MONTS. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Those 12 strikeouts gave MONTS a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, ANNA RAWLINS was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was LAYLA DEEL, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 7-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland]'s defeat dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, their win bumped their record up to 7-11.
Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Titans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
