Godley is 8-1 against Hillsboro since April of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Wildcats will welcome the Eagles at 6:30 p.m. Godley will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
While Godley's win against Ferris wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Wildcats narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Yellowjackets 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since March 1st.
Karlee Clark spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
Dakota Watson
| 04/15/25 @ Ferris | 3 |
| 04/11/25 vs Kennedale | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Venus | 1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Life Waxahachie | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Alvarado | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
At the plate, Godley let Alyssa Sullivan and Dakota Watson run wild. Sullivan scored two runs while going 4-for-4, while Watson went 3-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits Watson has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Sierra Beratto, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Hillsboro beat Ferris 5-2 on Saturday. That's two games straight that the Eagles have won by exactly three runs.
Hillsboro also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Izzy Hernandez gave up only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Laci Forns, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Lexi Green, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Hillsboro kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Godley pushed their record up to 23-6 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Hillsboro, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Godley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .504. However, it's not like Hillsboro struggles in that department as they've averaged .518. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Godley took their victory against Hillsboro in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 20-10 score. Will the Wildcats repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
