For the second straight game, Lamar will face off against Cy-Fair. The Texans will face off against the Bobcats on Saturday.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Lamar's offense. They came up short against Cy-Fair on Thursday, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Texans' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Cy-Fair's part, Kathryn Kram made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Kram has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one triple, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Isabella Rios was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Alayna Santillan was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Cy-Fair kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 13 hits in three consecutive matchups.
Cy-Fair has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games. As for Lamar, they dropped their record down to 7-12 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lamar hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Cy-Fair struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. 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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