For the second straight game, Connally will face off against Lorena. The Cadets will welcome the Leopards at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Connally has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Connally fell victim to Lorena and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 15-0 to the Leopards. The Cadets have struggled against the Leopards recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
For Lorena's part, Jaylie Werner made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Werner was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Holly Barrett, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Isabella Davis was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Lorena always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .633. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Connally only posted an OBP of .267.
Lorena's win bumped their record up to 19-10. As for Connally, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-17.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Connally hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. However, it's not like Lorena struggles in that department as they've averaged .320. 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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