Braden River is 1-9 against Lakewood Ranch since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Pirates will host the Mustangs at 6:00 p.m.
Braden River is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Friday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of Venice.
Meanwhile, Lakewood Ranch sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over Manatee on Monday.
Lexi Meneely spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Payton Burdick was a standout: she scored two runs while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Maddison Anderson was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Lakewood Ranch hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 6-2 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Lakewood Ranch is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Braden River, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-15.
Braden River suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Lakewood Ranch when the teams last played back in February. Will the Pirates have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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