Dublin hasn't had much luck against Eastland recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Lions will challenge the Mavericks at 5:00 p.m. Dublin has given up an average of 14.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Dublin is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game on Friday. They came up short against Breckenridge, falling 17-6.
Adriana Stewart was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, one triple, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Cassidy Adair, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Eastland came up short against Early on Friday and fell 6-3.
Emma Beasley and Jayci Majors stepped up to the plate in a big way. Beasley went 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI, while Majors scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Yozelyn Ojeda, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Dublin's loss dropped their record down to 5-19. As for Eastland, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-9.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dublin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Eastland struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dublin suffered a grim 15-2 defeat to Eastland in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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