For the second straight game, China Spring will face off against Lorena. The Cougars will face off against the Leopards at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in China Spring's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last five games.
China Spring will bounce into Thursday's matchup after beating Lorena, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Leopards on Tuesday. Considering the Cougars have won 12 contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jayada Greene made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Greene was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nicole Prestidge, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. Cait Klement was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
China Spring kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in six consecutive games.
China Spring has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 17 of their last 18 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Lorena, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-9.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. China Spring hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .408. However, it's not like Lorena struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. 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.
