For the second straight game, Richland will face off against Midlothian. The Royals will venture away from home to face off against the Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Richland's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Midlothian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Richland came up short against Midlothian and fell 9-4. The loss was the Royals' first of the season.
Kennedy Parry was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of BB Bujnowski, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
The victory made it two in a row for Midlothian and bumps their season record up to 4-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Richland, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Richland hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .368. However, it's not like Midlothian struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. 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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