The Boron Bobcats will venture away from home to challenge the Kern Valley Broncs at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Boron has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Boron and Desert meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. Boron lost 12-4 to Desert. The Bobcats have struggled against the Scorpions recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Aubree Lyon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Kern Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of Bishop Union.
Ava Elliott was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Ashley Plante was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one RBI.
Even though they lost, Kern Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bishop Union only posted an OBP of .357.
Boron's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Kern Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Boron hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Kern Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Boron suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Kern Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Boron avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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