The Johnson Central Golden Eagles will square off against the Perry County Central Commodores at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Johnson Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Johnson Central might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 5-4 to Boyd County, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The defeat continues a trend for the Golden Eagles in their meetings with the Lions: they've now lost five in a row.
Mayson Delong made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Perry County Central posted their closest win since March 27th on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out George Rogers Clark 6-4.
Carolyne Moberly looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Madison Stacy was excellent, going 2-for-3 with four RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Taylan Hoskins, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Perry County Central has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Johnson Central, their loss dropped their record down to 19-12.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Johnson Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Perry County Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Johnson Central might still be hurting after the 17-7 defeat they got from Perry County Central when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Golden Eagles 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.
