Softball Preview: Burke County Bears vs. Thomson Bulldogs
Burke County and Thomson are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2018, but likely not for long. The Burke County Bears will take on the Thomson Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Burke County knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten run or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Thomson likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, Burke County had just enough and edged Thomson out 10-9. With that victory, the Bears brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Paityn Oglesby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Malia Washington was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Braylin Fare, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Burke County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Burke County's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-5. As for Thomson, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Burke County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Thomson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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