Softball Game Preview: Fort Bend Willowridge Eagles vs. Stafford Spartans

Fort Bend Willowridge hasn't had much luck against Stafford recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Eagles are taking a road trip to take on the Spartans at 6:30 p.m. Fort Bend Willowridge has given up an average of 20.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Fort Bend Willowridge is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 21st straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 18-0 to Almeta Crawford.

Meanwhile, Stafford made easy work of Royal on Tuesday and carried off an 18-3 win. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by six runs or more this season.

Jovaughna Mendez was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Noehli Torres, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Ashleah Francis also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Stafford has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-8-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Fort Bend Willowridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.

Fort Bend Willowridge might still be hurting after the 18-0 loss they got from Stafford in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.