For the second straight game, Combs will face off against Eastmark. The Coyotes will welcome the Firebirds at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Combs has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with seven straight defeats, while Eastmark will come in with seven straight wins.
Combs came up short against Eastmark on Tuesday, falling 15-1.
For Eastmark's part, Ella Larned was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those five RBI gave Larned a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jasmine Boling, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Eastmark was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .304 or higher in ten consecutive games.
Eastmark pushed their record up to 15-6 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Combs, their loss dropped their record down to 5-16.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Combs hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like Eastmark struggles in that department as they've averaged .367. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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