The Bamberg-Ehrhardt Red Raiders will be playing at home against the Branchville Yellow Jackets at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Bamberg-Ehrhardt: 4, Branchville: 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Wednesday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Bamberg-Ehrhardt had to settle for a 7-6 defeat against Barnwell.
Meanwhile, Branchville scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 17-1 margin over Edisto. Branchville might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six contests by eight runs or more this season.
Kylie Starns was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Starns has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Starns was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Branchville let Kayden LaPiene and Lauren Shaw loose on the outfield. LaPiene scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Shaw went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. LaPiene is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Anna Win Berry, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Bamberg-Ehrhardt's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Branchville, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-7.
Bamberg-Ehrhardt came up short against Branchville when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 6-3. Will Bamberg-Ehrhardt 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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