Waco is on a nine-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Belton a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Waco Lions duke it out with Belton Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Waco has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Waco lost 13-3 to University on Tuesday.
Tesharme Bell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one double. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Abriana Ramirez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Belton). They never let Ellison get on the board and left with an 18-0 win on Tuesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Tigers with their most commanding win of the season.
Hailey Schutz was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Tara Stone was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Belton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Belton's victory bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Waco, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7-1.
Waco suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Belton in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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