Klein Forest hasn't had much luck against Klein recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Klein Forest Eagles will host the Klein Bearkats at 1:30 p.m. Klein Forest has given up an average of 12.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Klein Forest is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 23-3 to Magnolia West.
Ryleigh Culberson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Elecia Johnson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Tuesday Klein sidestepped Klein Cain for a 7-6 win. The Bearkats haven't had any issues with the Hurricanes recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Madilyn Schultz was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brooke Hall, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Reece Carpenter was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Klein's win bumped their record up to 12-7. As for Klein Forest, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.
Klein Forest suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Klein when the teams last played back in February. Will Klein Forest have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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