Softball Game Preview: Life Waxahachie Mustangs vs. Hillsboro Eagles

Life Waxahachie is 1-7 against Hillsboro since March of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Life Waxahachie will be playing at home against Hillsboro at 4:30 p.m. Life Waxahachie has given up an average of 14.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Life Waxahachie is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Saturday. They lost 19-3 to Ferris.

Life Waxahachie saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jasmine Simpson, who scored a run while going 1-for-1. Baylee Gentry also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

Meanwhile, Hillsboro made easy work of Alvarado on Friday and carried off an 18-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won eight contests by eight runs or more so far this season.

Millie McGregor was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Lexi Green was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

Hillsboro always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .808. They are 9-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Life Waxahachie's loss dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Hillsboro, their win bumped their record up to 13-8.

Life Waxahachie suffered a grim 19-3 defeat to Hillsboro when the teams last played on March 7th. Will Life Waxahachie have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.