For the second straight game, Cumby will face off against Fruitvale. The Trojans will face off against the Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
On Tuesday, Cumby didn't have quite enough to beat Fruitvale and fell 6-5.
For Fruitvale's part, Kyla Bain made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Bain has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
Bain wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Holly Hance, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Fruitvale's record now sits at 7-9-1. As for Cumby, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cumby has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Fruitvale struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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