The Pitkin Tigers will challenge the Hicks Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Tigers on Monday. Pitkin might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 7-2 to Many, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Pitkin has struggled against Many recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, Hicks got the win against Plainview on Thursday by a conclusive 17-2. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Courtlyn Dousay was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Hicks let Abby Addison and Jayde Wilbanks run wild. Addison went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Wilbanks went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Destiny Hickman was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Hicks lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Hicks' win bumped their record up to 17-5. As for Pitkin, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-15.
Pitkin couldn't quite finish off Hicks when the teams last played back in March and fell 3-1. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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