The Pilot Point Bearcats will square off against the Ponder Lions at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Pilot Point is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past Callisburg 19-8 on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bearcats as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Ponder ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Whitesboro, sneaking past 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since February 23, 2024.
Vada Cochrum spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Brooke Matamoros was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Tessa Taft, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Matamoros wasn't the only one making solid contact: Ponder kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The Lions are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Ponder is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Pilot Point, their victory bumped their record up to 5-10.
Pilot Point suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Ponder in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Bearcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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