Preview: Headland Rams vs. Slocomb Red Tops
The Headland Rams will head out on the road to square off against the Slocomb Red Tops at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Headland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Headland fell victim to Long and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 6-0 walloping at the hands of the Rebels. Headland has not had much luck with Long recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Headland saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kiley Jenkins, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
Meanwhile, Slocomb came tearing into Monday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Knights out 8-6.
Jacie Hall looked comfortable as she tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Molly Mcgowan was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emma Nichols, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Headland's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Slocomb, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-1.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Headland has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Slocomb struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.2 per game. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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