The LaBelle Cowboys/Cowgirls will face off against the Clearwater Tornadoes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. LaBelle will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
LaBelle is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They blew past Estero 10-2. The result was nothing new for LaBelle, who have now won 16 matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Marissa Burchard was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Taylor Cochran, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Clearwater earned an 8-5 victory over Hardee on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Clearwater.
Morgan Maske spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Clearwater's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Juleah Patterson, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Jadah Nicholls was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with three RBI.
LaBelle is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 23-6 record this season. As for Clearwater, their victory bumped their record up to 18-7.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. LaBelle hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .346. However, it's not like Clearwater struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. 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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