Byron-Bergen hasn't had much luck against Alexander recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bees will head out to face off against the Trojans at 5:00 p.m. Byron-Bergen has given up an average of 14.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Byron-Bergen is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 17-5 to Webber.
Rylee Burch was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Tuesday Alexander sidestepped Notre Dame for a 6-5 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Trojans have posted against the Fighting Irish since April 24, 2018.
Emily Pietrzykowski made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Pietrzykowski was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those stolen bases marked the first that she has snagged this season.
In other batting news, Ava Yax was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Melanie Bump also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Byron-Bergen's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Alexander, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Alexander's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Byron-Bergen has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .461. It's a different story for Alexander, though, as they've only averaged .352. Will they be able to contain Byron-Bergen's hitters?
Byron-Bergen might still be hurting after the 12-1 loss they got from Alexander in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Bees avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
