The Forest Bulldogs will square off against the Bastrop Rams at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Forest has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Forest lost 12-2 to Simsboro on Tuesday. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Meanwhile, Bastrop never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 7-0 margin over Richwood. The result was nothing new for Bastrop, who have now won six matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Taraji Battle was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aerianna Williams, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jameria Tolbert, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Bastrop always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of 1.000. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Forest's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Bastrop, their win bumped their record up to 8-11-1.
Forest came up short against Bastrop in their previous matchup back in March, falling 5-1. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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