Gallatin hasn't had much luck against Beech recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Green Wave will challenge the Buccaneers at 5:00 p.m. Gallatin has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gallatin is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Wednesday. They lost 11-5 to East Robertson.
Olivia Downs
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Olivia Downs was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lizzy Plunkett made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Bailey Daughtry was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Beech). They walked away with a 17-14 win over Lebanon on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Buccaneers in their matchups with the Blue Devils: they've now won three in a row.
Beech pushed their record up to 5-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Gallatin, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Gallatin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .351. However, it's not like Beech struggles in that department as they've averaged .383. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gallatin might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Beech when the teams last played back in March. Can the Green Wave avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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