For the second straight game, River Road will face off against Shallowater. The Wildcats will head out to square off against the Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. River Road is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
River Road can't be too worried about heading out to take on Shallowater: they just beat Shallowater at home, who had been dominant on their own field up to that point. The Wildcats walked away with an 8-4 victory over the Mustangs on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won three in a row.
For Shallowater's part, Gracie Banks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks. Banks has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Skylar Stephenson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
River Road's record is now 24-9. As for Shallowater, their defeat ended a 15-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 17-7.
River Road's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. The Wildcats have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Shallowater, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will River Road continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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