Softball Game Preview: Bartlett Panthers vs. Arlington Tigers

For the second straight game, Bartlett will face off against Arlington. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bartlett has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

It was a proper cat-fight when Bartlett took on Arlington on Monday. The Panthers came up short against the Tigers, falling 19-8.

For Arlington's part, they got a massive performance out of Molly Williams, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. Those five RBI gave Williams a new career-high. Jessica Olah was another key player, going 3-for-5 with five RBI, one triple, and one double.

Arlington hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Arlington is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Bartlett, they now have a losing record of 7-8.

Bartlett's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Panthers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Arlington, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Bartlett continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.