Softball Game Preview: Littlefield Wildcats vs. Bushland Falcons

For the second straight game, Littlefield will face off against Bushland. The Wildcats will challenge the Falcons on Saturday. Littlefield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.

Littlefield lost 10-1 to Bushland on Thursday. The Wildcats haven't had much luck with the Falcons recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.

For Bushland's part, Farryn McKown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up six Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chayney Snelson, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. Haylee Ruiz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Bushland hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Littlefield struck out six times.

Bushland is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 20-11 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.9 runs over those games. As for Littlefield, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-9.

Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Littlefield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. However, it's not like Bushland struggles in that department as they've averaged .528. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.