The Hatley Tigers will take on the Bruce Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Hatley fell victim to Amory and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 12-0 to the Panthers. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Tigers, who until this contest were averaging 3.88 runs allowed.
Meanwhile, Bruce was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They came up short against Vardaman, falling 16-6.
Sadie Box was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Leah Clark was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Bruce's loss dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Hatley, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-11.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hatley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. However, it's not like Bruce struggles in that department as they've averaged .406. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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