For the second straight game, Lone Star will face off against Liberty. The Rangers will challenge the Redhawks at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Lone Star has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Lone Star is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past Liberty 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rangers have posted against the Redhawks since March 9, 2018.
For Liberty's part, Addison Hanson spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. Hanson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 16 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Delila Bond made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Lone Star is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-9-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Liberty, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-8.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lone Star hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .365. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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