The Beamer Titans will take on the White River Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Beamer was handed a 20-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 16-15 victory over Auburn. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Titans' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Asialynn Solia and Lauren Williams did most of the damage at the plate: Solia scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Williams went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Annette Sagale, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask White River). They put the hurt on Kent-Meridian with a sharp 28-4 win two weeks ago. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Elliotte Kajita made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Kajita was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Nevaeh Jenkins was a standout: she scored five runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. That hit was her first of the season. Dakota Sprouse was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
White River was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .519. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win got White River back to even at 3-3. As for Beamer, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Beamer has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like White River struggles in that department as they've averaged .508. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
