Softball Preview: Cuero Gobblers vs. La Vernia Bears
After three games on the road, Cuero is heading back home. They will take on the La Vernia Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cuero is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
Cuero stacked a 17th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand John F. Kennedy a 19-0 shutout. Cuero's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Carly Pullin made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Pullin has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Pullin was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lainee Ballin, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. She hasn't dropped below three RBI for three straight games. Bromli Watson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, La Vernia fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Gonzales on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Apaches. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, La Vernia couldn't push the score so high this time.
Mattie Armstrong spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits.
On the hitting side, La Vernia saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madison Duncan, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
Cuero's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 23-1-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs per game. As for La Vernia, their loss dropped their record down to 13-15-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cuero has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .506. However, it's not like La Vernia struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cuero took their victory against La Vernia in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 12-0. Does Cuero have another victory up their sleeve, or will La Vernia turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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