The Beecher Bobcats will challenge the Auburn Trojans at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Beecher has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Beecher is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over Brimfield. That's two games straight that the Bobcats have won by just one run.
Ava Lorenzatti
| 06/02/25 vs Brimfield | 6 |
| 05/27/25 @ Herscher | 8 |
| 05/23/25 vs Wilmington | 12 |
| 05/21/25 vs Chicago Christian | 11 |
| 05/17/25 @ Lemont | 8 |
| 05/13/25 @ Lincoln-Way Central | 9 |
Ava Lorenzatti made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Lorenzatti wasn't the only one making solid contact as eight players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Liliana Irwin, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, while Auburn put up some runs on Monday, the same can't be said for Tolono Unity. The Trojans had just enough and edged out the Rockets 2-0. Winning may never get old, but the Trojans sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
The result came thanks to Meena Taylor's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 12 Ks.
Beecher's record now sits at 35-2. As for Auburn, their record is now 24-5.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Beecher hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .360. However, it's not like Auburn struggles in that department as they've averaged .346. 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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