The Hoover Vikings will take on the Jackson Polar Bears at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Hoover 2.9, Jackson 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Hoover is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs last Wednesday, they were much more limited against Perry on Wednesday. They lost 8-1 to the Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Vikings have suffered against the Panthers since May 27, 2021.
Meanwhile, Jackson came tearing into Saturday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Mustangs.
Courtney Helle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Morgan Christopher, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles and two RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madi Moden, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Jackson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive games.
Jackson's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-5-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Hoover, their loss dropped their record down to 11-8.
Hoover couldn't quite finish off Jackson in their previous matchup back in April and fell 3-1. Will the Vikings 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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