For the second straight game, Lytle will face off against Marion. The Pirates will challenge the Bulldogs on Saturday. Lytle is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Lytle took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Marion, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Pirates came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bulldogs on Thursday, sneaking past 4-2. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Kaycee Galindo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Galindo was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Anissa Perez was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one double. Giselle Esparza was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Marion's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-6-3. As for Lytle, the victory got them back to even at 12-12-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lytle has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Marion struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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