Jefferson County hasn't had much luck against Hamilton County recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Tigers will head out on the road to square off against the Trojans at 6:00 p.m. Jefferson County has given up an average of 18.4 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jefferson County is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game last Tuesday. They lost 24-6 to Rickards.
Liria Vargas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Madison Kelly was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Hamilton County had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Raines on Tuesday as they made off with a 25-5 victory. With that win, the Trojans brought their scoring average up to 6.9 runs per game.
Kaden Wetherington made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits. Wetherington was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Those six stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Hamilton County got a massive performance out of Makenna Wheeler, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with eight stolen bases and three runs. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Shehan, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with six stolen bases and four runs.
Hamilton County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .571. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive games.
Jefferson County's loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Hamilton County, their record is now 5-12.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jefferson County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .495. However, it's not like Hamilton County struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jefferson County might still be hurting after the 14-2 defeat they got from Hamilton County in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
