The Hendersonville Bearcats will venture away from home to square off against the North Henderson Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Hendersonville has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hendersonville is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 20 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against West Henderson on Thursday. They lost 11-1 to the Falcons.
Hendersonville saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ruby Fisher, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, North Henderson came up short against East Henderson on Thursday, falling 12-6.
Audrey Snowden was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and ten unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Bailey Simpson and Mollie Spear did some serious damage despite the final result: Simpson went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Spear went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI. Amber Matlak was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Hendersonville has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for North Henderson, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-12.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hendersonville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like North Henderson struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hendersonville might still be hurting after the 20-4 loss they got from North Henderson when the teams last played back in March. Can the Bearcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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