Softball Preview: Florence Falcons vs. Austin Black Bears
Florence is 0-10 against Austin since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Florence Falcons are on the road again to play the Austin Black Bears at 4:30 p.m.
Last Monday, it was a hard-fought game, but Florence had to settle for an 8-7 defeat against Rogers.
Makiyah Hawkins made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Sarah Bryant, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Austin entered their tilt with Priceville with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Bulldogs on Friday.
Abby Lindsey spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kinsley Higdon, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Lyndi Perkins was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Florence's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Austin, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 17 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-8-1 record this season.
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