For the second straight game, Hallsville will face off against Brewer. The Bobcats are taking a road trip to square off against the Bears at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hallsville's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Brewer's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Hallsville heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Wednesday. They came up short against Brewer, falling 8-2. The Bobcats' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
For Brewer's part, Cozette Tyson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Tyson has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brewer let Kamren Pride and Ava Pena run wild. Pride went 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Pena went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilly Meller, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI.
Brewer has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Hallsville, their loss dropped their record down to 30-8-1.
Brewer's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Saturday. Hallsville has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Brewer, though, as they've been averaging only 3.1 strikeouts. Will Hallsville keep running through batters, or will the Bears buck the trend? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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