For the second straight game, Shallowater will face off against River Road. The Mustangs will be playing at home against the Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Shallowater is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
River Road is facing Shallowater at the wrong time: Shallowater suffered their first home loss of the season on Thursday and they're likely out for redemption. They fell 8-4 to the Wildcats.
For River Road's part, Carol Koval was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Koval has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-3. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Angie Rivas was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Sharp, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double.
River Road lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs in four consecutive matchups.
River Road is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Shallowater, their loss dropped their record down to 17-7.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Shallowater hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.7 home runs per game. However, it's not like River Road struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 1.5 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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