The Forsan Buffaloes will face off against the Ralls Jackrabbits at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Forsan is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 11 games.
Forsan can now show off 14 landslide victories after their most recent game last Tuesday. They blew past Seagraves 24-0. Forsan's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Bree Tubb looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Emma Buske was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Maegan Garza, who went 3-for-3 with five RBI and three runs.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Ralls ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 victory over Borden County. Winning may never get old, but Ralls sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Gaby Martinez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Martinez was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Destiny Garza was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Mercedez Alcala, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Forsan is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6-1 record this season. As for Ralls, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-13-1.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Forsan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Ralls struggles in that department as they've averaged .525. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Forsan beat Ralls 7-3 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Ralls' Cadence Yocom, who struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. Now that she won't be playing on Thursday, will it be that much easier for Forsan to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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