The Tolar Rattlers will head out to square off against the Benbrook Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Tolar has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight losses, while Benbrook will come in with 12 straight wins.
Tolar lost 13-3 to Early on Tuesday.
Senne Imel was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one double. Kanyn Deaver was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Benbrook duked it out with Dunbar on Tuesday. The Bobcats were the clear victors by a 19-1 margin over the Wildcats. The Bobcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 16 matches by six runs or more this season.
Bailey Shaw was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Natalya Muzquiz and Camryn Bentley did most of the damage at the plate: Muzquiz went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Bentley went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Bentley has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Giuliana Lucero, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Benbrook always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .880. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Benbrook's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-8. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.5 runs over those games. As for Tolar, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-13.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tolar has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Benbrook struggles in that department as they've averaged .622. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Tolar took their victory against Benbrook when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 6-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rattlers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
