For the second straight game, Benbrook will face off against Burkburnett. The Bobcats will face off against the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Benbrook is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.
Benbrook heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Thursday. They lost 11-1 to Burkburnett. The Bobcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Burkburnett's part, Kennedy Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Smith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run and five RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on EJ Dominguez, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February. Tatum Winney was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
The victory (which was Burkburnett's seventh in a row) raised their record to 17-16. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games. As for Benbrook, their loss dropped their record down to 18-10.
Benbrook's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Bobcats have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Burkburnett, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Benbrook continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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