For the second straight game, Tomball will face off against Waller. The Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Tomball will be looking to extend their current 19-game winning streak.
Tomball is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They skirted past Waller 6-5.
Regina Amaya tossed a big game, striking out 14 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Fabianna Marcano, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Hadlee Faulkner, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs.
Tomball's win was their 11th straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 25-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Waller, their loss dropped their record down to 9-18.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tomball has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. However, it's not like Waller struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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