The Orangeburg Prep Indians are taking a road trip to face off against the Dorchester Academy Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Monday, Orangeburg Prep came up short against Hammond and fell 10-5.
Calee Hartzog was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Natalie Hall was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Dorchester Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Williamsburg Academy on Monday and fell 10-9.
Brinley Pope made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Palmer Kizer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Orangeburg Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Dorchester Academy, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 11-3.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Orangeburg Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Dorchester Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Orangeburg Prep couldn't quite get it done against Dorchester Academy when the teams last played back in March as they fell 7-2. Can the Indians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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