Osbourn is 0-10 against Battlefield since May of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will host the Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. Osbourn has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Osbourn is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Gainesville, falling 13-2.
Osbourn saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was MacKenzie Fitterer, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one double. Kayla Payne also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, while Battlefield put up plenty of runs on Wednesday, the same can't be said for Unity Reed. The Bobcats blew past the Lions 14-0. With that win, the Bobcats brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
McKenzie Pittman and Izabella Rodriguez were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Pittman tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Rodriguez kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. At the plate, Pittman got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Rodriguez got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run.
In other batting news, Abby Burns was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one home run. Lauren Wolf was another key player, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with two runs.
Battlefield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .926. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Osbourn's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Battlefield, their victory bumped their record up to 9-5.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Osbourn hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .364. However, it's not like Battlefield struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Osbourn suffered a grim 25-10 defeat to Battlefield in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Eagles 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.
