Akins is 0-10 against Bowie since April of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row, Akins turned things around against Westlake last Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Chaparrals, sneaking past 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted against the Chaparrals since March 22, 2022.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Bowie, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They came out on top against Westlake by a score of 10-6 on Tuesday. With that victory, the Bulldogs brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Bowie got a great performance from Kate Bookidis as she struck out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Bookidis has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Bowie let Alyssa Lusk and CiCi Alvidrez run wild. Lusk went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Alvidrez scored two runs while going 4-for-4. That's the most runs Lusk has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Josie Busceme, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Bowie hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in three consecutive games.
Akins' win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 5-11. As for Bowie, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 13-7 record.
Akins might still be hurting after the 16-2 loss they got from Bowie in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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