Byron Nelson is 1-9 against Keller since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bobcat will face off against the Indians at 7:00 p.m. The last three games Byron Nelson has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Byron Nelson took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Timber Creek, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bobcat had just enough and edged out the Falcons 2-1.
Meredith Hambric spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Byron Nelson saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Arianna Morales, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Keller entered their tilt with Southlake Carroll on Tuesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 10-7 win over the Dragons.
Avery Lawton tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Mackenna Jackson was a standout: she scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Addi Clark, who scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Byron Nelson pushed their record up to 13-10-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 2.75 runs across that stretch. As for Keller, their record now sits at 17-6-1.
Byron Nelson came up short against Keller in their previous matchup back in March, falling 11-6. Can the Bobcat avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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