For the second straight game, Clifton Central will face off against Beecher. The Comets will face off against the Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Clifton Central has won five straight at home, while Beecher won 25 straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change.
Clifton Central fell victim to Beecher and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 7-0 to the Bobcats.
For Beecher's part, 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 nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Beecher saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elena Kvasnicka, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. Another was Liliana Irwin, who earned 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, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-9-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Clifton Central has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Beecher struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 10.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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