East Bay hasn't had much luck against Bloomingdale recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Indians will host the Bulls at 7:00 p.m. East Bay has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Things were looking good for East Bay after they put the first runs on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 17-7 to Wharton.
Molly Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. Kamiira Austin was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Bloomingdale, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They put the hurt on Sumner with a sharp 8-1 victory on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Bulls, who have now won ten matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Natalie Cable spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Marley Boucher, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Bloomingdale has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games. As for East Bay, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. East Bay hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. However, it's not like Bloomingdale struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
East Bay suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Bloomingdale when the teams last played back in February. Will the Indians 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.
