Softball Game Preview: Summerville Bears vs. Big Valley Christian Lions

The Summerville Bears will face off against the Big Valley Christian Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Summerville has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Summerville and Bret Harte, and Bret Harte kept the tradition alive. The Bears lost 12-5 to the Bullfrogs on Friday.

Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Big Valley Christian's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Calaveras on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 23 runs in the game before, the Lions' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Summerville has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. As for Big Valley Christian, they moved to 10-16 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.