Overhills hasn't had much luck against Pine Forest recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Jaguars will be playing at home against the Trojans at 5:30 p.m. Overhills has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Overhills is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game last Thursday. They lost 14-0 to Harnett Central.
Meanwhile, Pine Forest entered their tilt with Terry Sanford on Friday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They never let the Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by 11 runs or more this season.
Mya Harris was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Savannah Winstead was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Hannah Miller was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Pine Forest was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .529. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March.
Pine Forest pushed their record up to 10-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs over those games. As for Overhills, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-10.
Overhills might still be hurting after the 17-2 loss they got from Pine Forest in their previous matchup on April 9th. Will the Jaguars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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