For the second straight game, Neumann will face off against Key West. The Celtics will head out to take on the Conchs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Neumann has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Neumann lost 13-1 to Key West on Friday. The Celtics have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Key West's part, Brianna Brenner spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. Brenner has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Charlie Bracher was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two doubles. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Aaliyah McLeod was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Key West was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in four consecutive games.
Key West's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Neumann, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Neumann has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Key West struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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