The Stanton Blue Devils will head out on the road to square off against the Eagle's View Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Eagle's View took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Stanton, who comes in off a win.
Stanton never got on the board in their matchup two weeks ago, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Parsons Christian Academy on Monday. They put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 21-3 victory. That looming 21-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Stanton yet this season.
Leah Joseph made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Joseph was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Stanton got a massive performance out of Ashley Awet, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Talayah Pusey, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Eagle's View suffered a tough 19-7 defeat at the hands of Harvest Community last Friday.
Savana Clifton was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Mallory McSwain was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a stolen base.
Even though they lost, Eagle's View kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Stanton's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-5. As for Eagle's View, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-3.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Stanton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Eagle's View struggles in that department as they've averaged .670. 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.
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