Sudan is 2-8 against Ralls since March of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Sudan Hornets will square off against the Ralls Jackrabbits at 11:00 a.m. Sudan knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Ralls likes a good challenge.
Sudan made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Ralls, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Everything went Sudan's way against Ralls on Thursday as Sudan made off with a 14-7 win.
For Ralls' part, Amiah Vela and Natalie Johnson stepped up to the plate in a big way. Vela scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Johnson scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. That's the most hits Vela has posted since back in February of 2024. Brooke Johnson also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Even though they lost, Ralls kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sudan only managed eight hits.
Sudan has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. Ralls has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Sudan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .399. However, it's not like Ralls struggles in that department as they've averaged .460. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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