Lipscomb Academy has won five straight games at home, while Overton has won five straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Mustangs will host the Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Monday, Lipscomb Academy got the win against Father Ryan by a conclusive 9-2. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Irish recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Overton hadn't done well against Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Bobcats never let the Royals get on the board and left with a 19-0 victory.
Kaliyha Finley-Gray made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Talitha Winningham was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hana Kajihara, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Overton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet didn't got any hits.
Lipscomb Academy's win bumped their record up to 13-5. As for Overton, their victory bumped their record up to 13-4.
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