A feisty cat fight will be fought as Waskom Wildcats duke it out with Beckville Bearcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Waskom has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with five straight losses, while Beckville will come in with five straight victories.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Waskom's offense. They lost 16-0 to Beckville on Tuesday. That's two games in a row now that the Wildcats have lost by exactly 16 runs.
For Beckville's part, they got a massive performance out of Gracey Struwe, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Mauritzen, who scored three runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-2.
Beckville's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-7-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 12.7 runs. As for Waskom, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Waskom has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Beckville struggles in that department as they've averaged .467. 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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