For the second straight game, Berkner will face off against Irving. The Rams will be playing at home against the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Berkner has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Irving will arrive with five straight wins.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Berkner's offense. They lost 13-0 to Irving on Tuesday.
For Irving's part, Shantia Haymer was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Haymer has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abigail Cardenas, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Royce Johnston, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Irving hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least two batters in five consecutive contests.
Irving's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-13-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games. As for Berkner, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-20.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Berkner hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .355. However, it's not like Irving struggles in that department as they've averaged .402. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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