The Pitkin Tigers will head out to face off against the Pickering Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Pitkin fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Bell City on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Bruins by a score of 9-8.
Meanwhile, Pickering waltzed into their contest on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Trojans as they made off with a 13-5 win. The Red Devils might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Ava Roberts spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Emma Jarrell was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Alayna Yates was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Pickering kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Pickering's victory bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Pitkin, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
Everything went Pitkin's way against Pickering in their previous matchup back in March of 2025, as Pitkin made off with a 6-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers 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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