The Davenport Broncos will head out to take on the Bishop Moore Hornets at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Davenport is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Davenport's offense. They lost 6-0 to Horizon on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Broncos' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Bishop Moore came up short against Harmony on Wednesday, falling 14-5.
Ariana Lara made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Sabrina Griffin was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
The loss snapped Davenport's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-7 record. As for Bishop Moore, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Davenport's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Broncos have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Bishop Moore, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Davenport continue to outrun the ball?
Davenport took their win against Bishop Moore in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 11-4 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Broncos since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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