Maconaquah hasn't had much luck against Caston recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Braves will host the Comets at 6:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Maconaquah is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Monday. They lost 7-0 to Whitko. Braves fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Wildcats since on Monday.
Blayklee Buman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Caston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of West Central.
Myli Rude was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Alex Mersch, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one double.
Caston's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Maconaquah, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Caston's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Maconaquah hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. It's a different story for Caston, though, as they've only averaged .239. Will they be able to contain Maconaquah's hitters?
Maconaquah might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Caston in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can the Braves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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