For the second straight game, Forestville Central will face off against Silver Creek. The Hornets will host the Black Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Forestville Central 3.6, Silver Creek 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Wednesday, Forestville Central didn't have quite enough to beat Silver Creek and fell 4-3. The matchup marked the Hornets' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
For Silver Creek's part, Maddie Blair spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Blair has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Rylee Weiskerger was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
The win was the fourth in a row for Silver Creek, bringing their record up to 7-3-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Forestville Central, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 8-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Forestville Central has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Silver Creek struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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