The Coretta Scott King YWLA Soaring Eagle will face off against the Redan Raiders at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Coretta Scott King YWLA knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten run or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Redan likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, Coretta Scott King YWLA came up short against KIPP Atlanta Collegiate and fell 29-24.
Cavonna Foreste led a balanced group of hitters, scoring five runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in hits. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyla Shoate, who scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Coretta Scott King YWLA kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 0 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last five matches they've averaged 9.2.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Redan's offense. They lost 15-0 to Miller Grove on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Wolverines: they've now lost four in a row.
Coretta Scott King YWLA's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Redan, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Coretta Scott King YWLA hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Redan struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Coretta Scott King YWLA skirted past Redan 18-16 when the teams last played back in August. Does Coretta Scott King YWLA have another victory up their sleeve, or will Redan turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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