Hempstead hasn't had much luck against East Bernard recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bobcats will welcome the Brahmas at 5:00 p.m. Hempstead has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hempstead fell victim to Van Vleck and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Leopards, falling 20-0.
Meanwhile, East Bernard waltzed into their match on Friday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They never let the Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 15-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Brahmas, who have now won nine games by six runs or more so far this season.
Rylie Holder was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up a single earned run in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, East Bernard got a massive performance out of Abigail Garcia, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI and two runs. Those four RBI gave Garcia a new career-high. Kylie Zarate was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
East Bernard hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive contests.
East Bernard's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-7. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Hempstead, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Hempstead might still be hurting after the 17-1 loss they got from East Bernard in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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