The Bel Air Highlanders will take on the Chapin Huskies at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bel Air has given up an average of 12.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Bel Air's tournament run continued when they took on Franklin on Saturday. Bel Air lost 11-4 to Franklin. The loss continues a trend for the Highlanders in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now lost five in a row.
Sophia Lara was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Genevive Cordero, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 19 runs the game before, Chapin was a bit more limited in their contest on Saturday. They fell just short of Eastwood by a score of 2-1.
Chapin saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Briana Aponte, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Chapin's defeat dropped their record down to 12-4-2. As for Bel Air, their loss dropped their record down to 4-14.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Bel Air hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Chapin struggles in that department as they've averaged .423. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bel Air suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Chapin in their previous meeting last Thursday. Will Bel Air have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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