Preview: Cedar Bluff Tigers vs. Hokes Bluff Eagles
Cedar Bluff is 8-2 against Hokes Bluff since March of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Cedar Bluff Tigers will head out on the road to square off against the Hokes Bluff Eagles at 4:30 p.m. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Cedar Bluff has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Hokes Bluff will arrive with three straight wins.
On Monday, Cedar Bluff suffered a rough 10-2 defeat at the hands of Spring Garden.
Cedar Bluff saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was ZaNiya Kyle, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Hokes Bluff earned a 4-1 victory over Weaver on Thursday. Four seems to be a good number for Hokes Bluff as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Lacey Grace Hall spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just one earned run on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Abby Payne, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and an additional run.
Cedar Bluff's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Hokes Bluff, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4-1.
Hokes Bluff's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Cedar Bluff has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. It's a different story for Hokes Bluff, though, as they've only averaged .300. Will they be able to contain Cedar Bluff's hitters?
Cedar Bluff beat Hokes Bluff 7-2 in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cedar Bluff since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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