The Huntington Huntsmen will head out on the road to face off against the Trimble Tomcats at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Huntington has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Huntington came up short against Northwest on Thursday, falling 15-3. The Huntsmen have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Savannah Bushatz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 19 runs the game before, Trimble was a bit more limited in their matchup on Thursday. They lost 15-2 to Southern. The Tomcats have struggled against the Tornadoes recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.
Trimble saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charlie Shafer, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Trimble suffered their first road loss, dropping their record down to 2-4. As for Huntington, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Huntington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. However, it's not like Trimble struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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