The Lapel Bulldogs will square off against the Taylor Titans at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lapel is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Lapel is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. Everything went their way against Frankton as they made off with a 6-0 win. The Bulldogs have beaten the Eagles the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Eagles has come to flipping the script.
The result came thanks to Addison Bodenhorn's shutout, as she gave up just a hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Paige Stires, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Delaney Balser was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, Taylor was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 24th straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Eastbrook, falling 14-0.
Taylor saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ma'Leigha Smith, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double marked the first that Smith has hit this season.
Lapel's victory bumped their record up to 20-6. As for Taylor, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-19.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lapel hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. However, it's not like Taylor struggles in that department as they've averaged .320. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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