For the second straight game, Big Bear will face off against Academy for Academic Excellence. The Bears will be playing at home against the Knights at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Big Bear has given up an average of 10.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Big Bear lost 20-10 to Academy for Academic Excellence on Tuesday. The Bears have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
For Academy for Academic Excellence's part, Haylee Berg was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Berg was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one triple.
In other batting news, Hayden Gonzales was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had since back in February. Another player making a difference was Kayla Berg, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Academy for Academic Excellence always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
Big Bear's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Academy for Academic Excellence, the win got them back to even at 6-6-1.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Big Bear hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .363. However, it's not like Academy for Academic Excellence struggles in that department as they've averaged .404. 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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