Lapel is 1-9 against Eastern Hancock since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bulldogs will face off against the Royals at 5:30 p.m. Lapel's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Eastern Hancock's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Thursday, Lapel didn't have quite enough to beat Hamilton Southeastern and fell 3-2.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Eastern Hancock, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They came out on top against Union County by a score of 11-7 on Thursday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Royals considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Chyan Evans was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brooklynn Headlee, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Eastern Hancock always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Eastern Hancock's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-7. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Lapel, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-5.
Eastern Hancock's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lapel has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.2 hits per game. It's a different story for Eastern Hancock, though, as they've been averaging 8.7 hits. Given Lapel's sizable advantage in that area, the Royals will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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