Softball Game Preview: Bishop Moore Hornets vs. Davenport Broncos

The Bishop Moore Hornets will face off against the Davenport Broncos at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Bishop Moore managed to slip by Harmony the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Hornets came up short against the Longhorns on Wednesday, falling 14-5.

Ariana Lara made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Sabrina Griffin, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matchups, Davenport finally came back down to earth on Tuesday. They lost 6-0 to Horizon. The Broncos' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.

Davenport's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Bishop Moore, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.

Davenport's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bishop Moore hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .367. It's a different story for Davenport, though, as they've only averaged .252. Will they be able to contain Bishop Moore's hitters?

Bishop Moore might still be hurting after the 11-4 defeat they got from Davenport when the teams last played back in March. Will the Hornets 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.