The Daleville Broncos will square off against the Cowan Blackhawks at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Daleville and six for Cowan.
Tri hit Daleville with a four-run first inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Broncos fell 9-6 to the Titans.
Emily Simmons put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Valyn Pattengale was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Cowan lost 23-4 to Jay County on Saturday.
Savannah Hall and Bryleigh Hiatt did some serious damage despite the final result: Hall went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Hiatt went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one double. Candice Matson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Cowan's record now sits at 6-14. As for Daleville, they suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 13-7.
Cowan's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Daleville has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Cowan, though, as they've been averaging 10 hits. Given Daleville's sizable advantage in that area, the Blackhawks will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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