Softball Game Preview: Beecher Bobcats vs. Clifton Central Comets

For the second straight game, Beecher will face off against Clifton Central. The Bobcats will venture away from home to face off against the Comets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Beecher is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.

Beecher's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Clifton Central as they made off with a 7-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats, who have now won 15 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Ava Lorenzatti

Batters Struck Out

04/29/25 vs Clifton Central	15
04/26/25 @ Pontiac	12
04/23/25 vs Illiana Christian	9
04/22/25 vs Illinois Lutheran	15
04/19/25 vs Momence	10
+ 2 more games

Clifton Central's batters probably weren't too happy with Ava Lorenzatti, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 15 Ks (she gave up a single walk). Lorenzatti has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Beecher's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Elena Kvasnicka, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. Liliana Irwin was another, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.

Beecher hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clifton Central struck out 15 times.

Beecher's win bumped their record up to 22-1. As for Clifton Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-9-1.

Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Beecher has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11 hits per game. However, it's not like Clifton Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.1 hits. 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.