Glenwood hasn't had much luck against Clay recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Tigers will host the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Glenwood will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Oak Hill on Tuesday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Oaks with a sharp 10-3 victory. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by seven runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Clay entered their tilt with Northwest on Tuesday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They walked away with a 6-3 win over the Mohawks.
Alayna Shepherd spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Heidi Smith was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Alaina Blackburn was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Glenwood's victory bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Clay, their win bumped their record up to 12-6.
Glenwood suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Clay when the teams last played last Tuesday. Will the Tigers 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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