For the second straight game, Berkner will face off against Arlington. The Rams will face off against the Colts at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Berkner has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Berkner heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Friday. They lost 15-2 to Arlington.
For Arlington's part, Emerson Ray tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits.
On the hitting side, Faith Salas was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Brooke Giddings was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and four runs.
Arlington has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-10 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 13 runs. As for Berkner, their loss dropped their record down to 12-14.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Berkner has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .572. However, it's not like Arlington struggles in that department as they've averaged .496. 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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