Softball Game Preview: Benson Bobcats vs. Bisbee Pumas

Bobcats

Runs

04/23/25 vs Round Valley	11
04/22/25 vs Morenci	8
04/16/25 @ St. Augustine Catholic	14
04/15/25 vs Santa Cruz Valley	7
04/14/25 vs Pima	21
+ 21 more games

Benson has gone 8-2 against Bisbee recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Bobcats will venture away from home to face off against the Pumas at 4:00 p.m. Benson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.

Benson couldn't beat Round Valley on Wednesday even though they stacked six runs on them in the second inning. The Bobcats took a 14-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elks. The loss continues a trend for the Bobcats in their meetings with the Elks: they've now lost three in a row.

Benson got a massive performance out of Karris Taylor, who fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Millie Kellogg, who went 4-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Meanwhile, Bisbee came up short against Willcox on Tuesday, falling 25-5. The Pumas have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Alyssa Lopez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Maria Lopez, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.

Benson's defeat dropped their record down to 12-14. As for Bisbee, their loss dropped their record down to 15-9.

Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Benson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .372. However, it's not like Bisbee struggles in that department as they've averaged .410. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Benson suffered a grim 12-3 defeat to Bisbee in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Bobcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.