Pirates
| 02/27/26 @ Blanco | 5 |
| 02/24/26 vs Incarnate Word | 5 |
| 02/21/26 vs Blanco | 7 |
| 02/20/26 @ Johnson City | 2 |
| 02/20/26 @ Weimar | 6 |
| + 7 more games |
The Lytle Pirates will take on the Comfort Bobcats/Deer in a tournament on Saturday. Lytle is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Lytle couldn't beat Blanco on Friday even though they stacked four runs on them in the sixth inning. Neither the Pirates nor the Panthers could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 5-5 draw. The win was some much needed relief for the Pirates as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last contest, Comfort made sure to put some runs up on the board against Bandera on Friday. The Bobcats/Deer put the hurt on the BULLDOGS with a sharp 18-2 victory. The Bobcats/Deer might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by seven runs or more this season.
Comfort got a massive performance out of Ella Thiele, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Thiele a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mariah McCullough, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Comfort hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Lytle's draw makes their record 5-5-2 this season. As for Comfort, their win bumped their record up to 10-7.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lytle has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .487. However, it's not like Comfort struggles in that department as they've averaged .549. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lytle got the 'W' when the teams last played back in March of 2025 against Comfort by a conclusive 23-8 score. Will the Pirates repeat their success, or do the Bobcats/Deer have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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