For the second straight game, Irving will face off against Berkner. The Tigers are taking a road trip to take on the Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Irving has five straight wins, Berkner has four straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Irving's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 13-0 margin over Berkner. Considering the Tigers have won nine matchups by more than ten runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Shantia Haymer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abigail Cardenas, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Royce Johnston, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Irving hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least two batters in five consecutive contests.
Berkner's defeat dropped their record down to 4-20. As for Irving, the victory got them back to even at 13-13-1.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Irving hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .402. However, it's not like Berkner struggles in that department as they've averaged .355. 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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