Softball Preview: Boonville Pirates vs. Fulton Hornets
Boonville hasn't had much luck against Fulton recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Boonville Pirates will host the Fulton Hornets at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Boonville took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past California 7-6. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Pirates as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last matchup, Fulton made sure to put some runs up on the board against Moberly on Monday. Fulton blew past Moberly 11-1. The result was nothing new for the Hornets, who have now won seven matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
Fulton got a big performance out of Layla Underwood, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Evans, who went 1-for-2 with a home run.
She wasn't the only one working in the home runs department: Fulton lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Boonville's win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-16. As for Fulton, their victory bumped their record up to 15-8.
Boonville suffered a grim 16-4 defeat to Fulton in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Boonville 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.
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