The United South Panthers are taking a road trip to square off against the United Longhorns at 5:00 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 game.
United South is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Devine just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warhorses.
Katie Herrera and Andrea Guerrero stepped up to the plate in a big way. Herrera went 1-for-2 with one home run, while Guerrero scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, United was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Pearsall, falling 9-2.
United saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tatiana Mejia, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1. That's the most stolen bases Mejia has posted since back in March of 2024.
United South's loss dropped their record down to 7-9-2. As for United, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-11-1.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. United South hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like United struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
United South came up short against United when the teams last played back in March of 2024, falling 4-1. Can United South avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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