Softball Preview: Blum Bobcats vs. Jonesboro Eagles
The Blum Bobcats will head out on the road to challenge the Jonesboro Eagles at 5:00 a.m. on Friday.
Two weeks ago, Blum came up short against Hico and fell 7-3. Blum has not had much luck with Hico recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Caelan Ringer put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Ringer has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Ringer was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, McKayla Whatley and Skylar Allen stepped up to the plate in a big way. Whatley scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Allen scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emma Peacock, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Jonesboro gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They never let Meridian onto the board and left with a 23-0 win. Jonesboro's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Blum's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Jonesboro, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-7.
Blum might still be hurting after the 13-6 loss they got from Jonesboro in their previous meeting back in March. Can Blum avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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