Softball Game Preview: Fredericksburg Billies vs. Canyon Lake

Billies

Runs

03/25/25 @ Wimberley	3
03/20/25 vs Davenport	7
03/17/25 vs Dripping Springs	4
03/15/25 @ Lake Travis	5
03/15/25 vs Rouse	5
+ 16 more games

Fredericksburg is a perfect 10-0 against Canyon Lake since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. Fredericksburg will look to defend their home field against Canyon Lake at 6:00 p.m. Fredericksburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.

Fredericksburg is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Wimberley just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Texans by a score of 4-3.

Makenna Duecker was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Larryn Feuge made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4.

Meanwhile, Canyon Lake came up short against Davenport on Tuesday, falling 9-1. The contest marked Canyon Lake's lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Fredericksburg's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 12-9. As for Canyon Lake, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-9.

Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Fredericksburg hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Canyon Lake struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Fredericksburg took their win against Canyon Lake in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 13-0. Does Fredericksburg have another victory up their sleeve, or will Canyon Lake turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.