The Percy Julian Phoenix will head out to take on the Selma Saints at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Selma took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Percy Julian, who comes in off a win.
Percy Julian will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against Park Crossing on Monday. The Phoenix blew past the Thunderbirds 12-0. The win continues a trend for the Phoenix in their matchups with the Thunderbirds: they've now won three in a row.
J Thomas was excellent, earning two runs and three stolen bases. Those runs were her first of the season. K Russell was another key player, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Percy Julian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .647. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Park Crossing only posted an OBP of .100.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Selma's offense. They came up short against Montevallo on Friday, falling 17-0. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Saints' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Selma has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11-1 record this season. As for Percy Julian, their victory bumped their record up to 5-6.
Percy Julian took their win against Selma in their previous matchup two weeks ago by a conclusive 14-4 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Phoenix 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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