The Bear Grass Charter Bears will head out on the road to face off against the Hobgood Charter Raiders at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bear Grass Charter's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Hobgood Charter's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Bear Grass Charter took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against D.H. Conley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bears sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Vikings on Monday.
Meanwhile, Hobgood Charter came up short against Gates County on Wednesday, falling 20-12. While the Raiders didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Red Barons 5-1 in the first period.
Kinsey Peel and Cristina Martinez did some serious damage despite the final result: Peel went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs, while Martinez went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Peel is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Lilli Braddy was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Bear Grass Charter is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games. As for Hobgood Charter, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season.
Everything went Bear Grass Charter's way against Hobgood Charter in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Bear Grass Charter made off with a 13-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bears since the team 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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