Softball Game Preview: Fort Bend Austin Bulldogs vs. Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes

The Fort Bend Austin Bulldogs will challenge the Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Bend Austin has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Fort Bend Austin fell victim to Fort Bend Travis and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 13-0. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.

Meanwhile, Fort Bend Hightower put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Fort Bend Clements a 10-0 shutout. The Hurricanes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by eight runs or more this season.

Fort Bend Hightower got a great performance from Bailie Holts as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. Holts has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kourtney Jones-Caldwell, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Adriauna Coleman also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Fort Bend Hightower was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .417 or higher in three consecutive games.

Fort Bend Hightower's win bumped their record up to 16-3-2. As for Fort Bend Austin, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11.

Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Fort Bend Austin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .380. However, it's not like Fort Bend Hightower struggles in that department as they've averaged .355. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Fort Bend Austin came up short against Fort Bend Hightower in their previous matchup back in March, falling 9-5. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.