Softball Game Preview: Lanesville Eagles vs. Borden Braves

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Lanesville is 8-2 against Borden since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Eagles will square off against the Braves at 7:00 p.m.

Lanesville managed to slip by Borden the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Eagles lost 10-0 to the Braves on Thursday. The shutout was out of character for the Eagles seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in April.

For Borden's part, AJ Mallard was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Eva Eversmann, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Borden was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lanesville only posted a batting average of .182.

Borden moved to 13-5 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak. As for Lanesville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lanesville has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Borden struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.