The Midland Rebels will challenge the Lake Arthur Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Midland has given up an average of 13 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Midland fell victim to Welsh and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 23-0 to the Greyhounds. Having soared to a lofty 26 runs in the game before, the Rebels' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Lake Arthur unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of Lafayette Christian Academy by a score of 5-4.
Jalea Prudhomme was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sophie Broussard, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Midland's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-10. As for Lake Arthur, their loss dropped their record down to 10-8.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Midland hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .360. However, it's not like Lake Arthur struggles in that department as they've averaged .411. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Midland might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Lake Arthur in their previous matchup back in March. Will Midland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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