For the second straight game, Bogue Chitto will face off against Loyd Star. Bogue Chitto will take on Loyd Star at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bogue Chitto is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Bogue Chitto is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs on Thursday, they were much more limited against Loyd Star on Tuesday. They came up short against the Hornets, falling 8-2. The Bobcats haven't had much luck with the Hornets recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.
For Loyd Star's part, Layla Burt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Burt has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Maddie Kate Britt was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ainsley Gennaro, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Loyd Star is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. Bogue Chitto's loss dropped their record down to 6-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bogue Chitto has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Loyd Star struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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