For the second straight game, Florence will face off against Blanco. The Buffaloes will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Florence's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Blanco has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
Florence took a 17-run loss the last time they faced off against Blanco, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Buffaloes came out on top against the Panthers on Tuesday by a score of 7-6 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game).
For Blanco's part, Kinley Boyd spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Landry Meyer made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
The win got Florence back to even at 8-8-1. As for Blanco, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-15-1.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Florence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Blanco struggles in that department as they've averaged .337. 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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