The Huntsville Hornets will challenge the College Station Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Huntsville has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Huntsville's offense. They lost 14-0 to Lake Creek on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, College Station earned a 4-1 win over Montgomery on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won six in a row.
Gracie Ream made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Ream wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Southard, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
College Station pushed their record up to 18-7 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Huntsville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-12 record this season.
Huntsville suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to College Station in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Hornets 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.
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