Gallatin hasn't had much luck against Mount Juliet recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Gallatin Green Wave will face off against the Mount Juliet Golden Bears at 5:00 p.m. Gallatin has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Gallatin's offense. They lost 11-0 to Beech on Tuesday. The Green Wave have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Gallatin saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Conger, who went 2-for-3 with one double. Isabella Palmer also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, Mount Juliet posted their closest win since May 2, 2024 on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Independence 3-2. The win continues a trend for the Golden Bears in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won four in a row.
Gallatin now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Mount Juliet, they now have a winning record of 3-2-1.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Gallatin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .371. However, it's not like Mount Juliet struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gallatin might still be hurting after the 10-3 loss they got from Mount Juliet in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Gallatin avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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