The Glenn Bobcats will take on the Laker Lakers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Glenn gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Tawas Area by a score of 10-7.
The team relied heavily on Hadley Keister, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Kate Cataline was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Glenn was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tawas Area only posted a batting average of .083.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Laker, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Caro on Monday, sneaking past 5-3. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Madelyn Warneck spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ellee Armbruster was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Braylynn Witt, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
Laker's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-8. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Glenn, their victory bumped their record up to 11-9.
Laker's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Glenn has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. It's a different story for Laker, though, as they've only averaged .342. Will they be able to contain Glenn's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
