Softball Preview: Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights vs. Bluffton Tigers
After three games on the road, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers is heading back home. They will take on the Bluffton Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Tuesday, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers came up short against Fort Wayne Northrop and fell 8-4. The loss continues a trend for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers in their matchups with Fort Wayne Northrop: they've now lost six in a row.
Kaitlynn Fowerbaugh made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Julia Spoltman, who went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Bluffton fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Fremont on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles.
Averi Petty made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Marly Drayer was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers' defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Bluffton, they dropped their record down to 10-11 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. However, it's not like Bluffton struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers skirted past Bluffton 11-9 when the teams last played back in May of 2022. Will Fort Wayne Bishop Luers repeat their success, or does Bluffton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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