Softball Game Preview: University Lab Cubs vs. Newman Greenies

The University Lab Cubs will head out to face off against the Newman Greenies at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. University Lab has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.

University Lab lost 18-3 to Parkview Baptist on Tuesday. The Cubs haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Newman, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They blew past McGehee 13-7 on Thursday. The Greenies might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by six runs or more this season.

Maryn Huber was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.

In other batting news, Felicity Drake was incredible, scoring three runs while going 4-for-5. She also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was London Lumpkins, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.

Newman kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

University Lab's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 9-6. As for Newman, they now have a winning record of 5-4.