Softball Game Preview: Hallsville Bobcats vs. Lovejoy Leopards

The Hallsville Bobcats will challenge the Lovejoy Leopards at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Hallsville 2.2, Lovejoy 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.

Hallsville is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Crandall. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats, who have now won 22 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Makena Ellis was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Lindsey Dubberly, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and two RBI.

Hallsville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .320 or higher in six consecutive games.

Midlothian Heritage typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Lovejoy proved too difficult a challenge. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the Jaguars. The win was nothing new for the Leopards as they're now sitting on five straight.

Lovejoy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Seely, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

Hallsville's record now sits at 33-4-1. As for Lovejoy, their record is now 25-11.

Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Hallsville has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. However, it's not like Lovejoy struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.6 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Hallsville came up short against Lovejoy when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 5-2. Can the Bobcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.