The Scott Skyhawks will head out on the road to square off against the Wayne Pioneers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Scott is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Scott after they put the first points on the board on Saturday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of St. Marys by a score of 3-2.
Alyssa Schultz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Scott saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Natalie Green, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Wayne, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over Sissonville on Thursday. The win was a breath of fresh air for Wayne as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Wayne also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Averi Napier gave up six earned runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Wayne let Alexa Bishop and Lexi Napier loose on the outfield. Bishop scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Napier scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Mykayla Thompson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Scott has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season. As for Wayne, their victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-11.
Wayne's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Scott has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. It's a different story for Wayne, though, as they've been averaging 9.9. Given Scott's sizable advantage in that area, Wayne will need to find a way to close that gap.
Scott beat Wayne 5-1 in their previous meeting back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for Scott since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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