The Byron Nelson Bobcat will challenge the Timber Creek Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Byron Nelson's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Timber Creek has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
Last Friday, Byron Nelson didn't have quite enough to beat Trinity and fell 7-6.
Meredith Hambric was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Gabriella Cuellar was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in February. Brooklyn Hanson was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, Timber Creek hadn't done well against Southlake Carroll recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Timber Creek narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Southlake Carroll 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Falcons have posted since February 15th.
Cheyenne Wardell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up six Ks. What's more, she gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in February.
At the plate, Brooklyn Wardell was excellent, scoring a run while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn McNutt, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Timber Creek is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. Byron Nelson's loss dropped their record down to 12-10-1.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Byron Nelson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Timber Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Byron Nelson might still be hurting after the 15-7 defeat they got from Timber Creek in their previous matchup on March 4th. Will Byron Nelson 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.
