Softball Preview: Archer Tigers vs. Newton Rams
Archer is 9-1 against Newton since September of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Archer Tigers will square off against the Newton Rams at 6:30 p.m. One thing working in Archer's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last nine contests.
Archer will bounce into Tuesday's match after beating Grayson, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Archer blew past Grayson 10-2 on Monday. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 16 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Newton came tearing into Monday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Patriots 3-1.
Essence Burney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Newton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karian Christmas, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Archer's win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-2. As for Newton, their victory bumped their record up to 7-12.
Archer took their win against Newton when the teams last played back in August by a conclusive 12-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Archer 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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