Skyline hasn't had much luck against Duncanville recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Skyline will be playing at home against Duncanville at 7:00 p.m. Skyline has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Skyline's offense. They lost 15-0 to Horn on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Raiders' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Duncanville entered their tilt with Cedar Hill on Wednesday with 14 consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with 15. They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the Longhorns. Considering the Panthers and Pantherettes have won 15 games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Julisel Favela was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bella Morales, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Duncanville pushed their record up to 17-2-1 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Skyline, their loss dropped their record down to 10-5.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Skyline has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Duncanville struggles in that department as they've averaged .494. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Skyline suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Duncanville when the teams last played on March 7th. Will Skyline have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
