For the second straight game, Benbrook will face off against Eagle Mountain. The Bobcats will square off against the Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Benbrook has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Benbrook heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They came up short against Eagle Mountain, falling 18-1. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, the Bobcats couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Eagle Mountain's part, Ashlyn Eggleton and Karah Cardinal made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Eggleton tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Cardinal tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Eggleton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 20 consecutive appearances. At the plate, Eggleton went 2-for-5 with two RBI and one run, while Cardinal went 2-for-5 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, Eagle Mountain let Zoe Hawthorne and Olivia Wilson run wild. Hawthorne went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs, while Wilson fired off three triples, three RBI, and two runs while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave Wilson a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Balentine, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Eagle Mountain was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
With the victory, Eagle Mountain broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 20-13-1. As for Benbrook, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-13.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Benbrook hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .439. However, it's not like Eagle Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
