Aurora has been away from home for six games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Lakeview Vikings. Aurora's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Lakeview's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Aurora didn't have quite enough to beat Blue River and fell 4-3.
Meanwhile, Lakeview didn't have quite enough to beat Seward on Monday and fell 6-5.
Cali Bentz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Alyssa Taylor was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Genesis Enriquez, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Aurora's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 14-9. As for Lakeview, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Aurora came up short against Lakeview when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 5-2. Will Aurora 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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