Softball Game Preview: Chaparral Bobcats vs. Killeen Kangaroos

Bobcats

Runs

02/15/25 vs Killeen	10
02/15/25 vs Harker Heights	1
02/14/25 vs Bruceville-Eddy	17
02/13/25 vs Pflugerville Connally	7

The Chaparral Bobcats will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Killeen Kangaroos at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chaparral is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.

Chaparral will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run last Saturday, then bounced right back against Killeen last Saturday. Chaparral came out on top against Killeen by a score of 10-5.

Madison Edwards was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Edwards was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Kendal Macklin and Audrina Galvan did most of the damage at the plate: Macklin scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Galvan scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Anna Rivas Estiamba, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

Chaparral now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Killeen, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Killeen's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Chaparral hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having got 0 of their hits per game. It's a different story for Killeen, though, as they've only got 0 of their hits this season. Will they be able to contain Chaparral's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.