Softball Preview: Cayuga Wildcats vs. Kerens Bobcats
Cayuga is 0-10 against Kerens since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Cayuga Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Kerens Bobcats at 6:00 p.m.
Cayuga was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of Kerens by a score of 4-3.
For Kerens' part, Rylee Spivey spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brooke Sikes, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Blair Blue was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Cayuga's loss dropped their record down to 3-12-1. As for Kerens, their win bumped their record up to 19-7.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Cayuga hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Kerens struggles in that department as they've averaged .388. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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