For the second straight game, Somerset will face off against Davenport. The Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wolves at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Somerset 4.1, Davenport 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Somerset heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Thursday. They fell just short of Davenport by a score of 5-3. The Bulldogs' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Davenport's part, Harper Mcquade spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. Mcquade has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Davenport let KINLEY Keller and JORDYN Altmeyer run wild. Keller got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Altmeyer went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ashlynn Kennedy, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
The win (which was Davenport's fifth in a row) raised their record to 21-7-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Somerset, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-13.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Somerset hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Davenport struggles in that department as they've averaged .356. 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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