Overton has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Tuesday. They will square off against the McGavock Raiders at 4:30 p.m. Overton knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three games -- so hopefully McGavock likes a good challenge.
On Monday, Overton beat Lawson 10-6.
Overton got a massive performance out of Ladavion Newson, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Trista Norris was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, McGavock fell victim to a tough 16-4 loss at the hands of Lipscomb Academy on Monday. McGavock has not had much luck with Lipscomb Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Makenzie Kilby was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off three hits. Kilby was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Kilby wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Amanda Toth, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Overton now has a winning record of 5-4. As for McGavock, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Overton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .581. However, it's not like McGavock struggles in that department as they've averaged .536. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Overton suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to McGavock in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Overton avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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