For the second straight game, Ursuline Academy will face off against Bunkie. The Lions will take on the Panthers on Saturday. Ursuline Academy is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
It was a proper cat-fight when Ursuline Academy took on Bunkie on Thursday. The Lions lost 9-2 to the Panthers.
For Bunkie's part, Rylee Townsend made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. Townsend has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other pitching news, Aubree Ducote looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Bunkie got a massive performance out of Brenna Ferguson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Webb, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Bunkie's win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-13. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Ursuline Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 10-12.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ursuline Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Bunkie struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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