For the second straight game, Casteel will face off against Perry. The Colts will welcome the Pumas at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Casteel has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Casteel lost 16-1 to Perry on Tuesday.
For Perry's part, Julianna Nava was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Nava has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on CC Hall, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Brynlee Brassfield, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Perry kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Casteel has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season. As for Perry, the victory got them back to even at 11-11.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Wednesday. Casteel hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.4 home runs per game. However, it's not like Perry struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.5 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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