The Dresden Lions will head out on the road to take on the Westview Chargers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Dresden is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Dresden is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest defeat since March 21st on Friday. They lost 19-4 to Henry County. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Dresden saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haylee Jarred, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Westview waltzed into their contest on Thursday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Tigers.
Mary (Maddie) Gray spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
Westview pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Dresden, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dresden hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .352. However, it's not like Westview struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dresden might still be hurting after the 11-2 defeat they got from Westview when the teams last played back in March. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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