Softball Game Preview: MacArthur Cardinals vs. Berkner Rams

For the second straight game, MacArthur will face off against Berkner. MacArthur will square off against Berkner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. MacArthur has given up an average of 20.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

MacArthur is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Berkner, falling 22-7.

For Berkner's part, Maehle Lawerence made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Lawerence has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one RBI.

In other batting news, Berkner let Annabelle Finch and Lily Morgan Williams run wild. Finch got on base in all six of her plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Morgan Williams went a perfect 5-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Morgan Williams a new career-high. August Roberts was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Berkner kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 22 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Berkner's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-16. As for MacArthur, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11-1.