For the second straight game, Red Jacket will face off against Midlakes. The Indians will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Screaming Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
Red Jacket is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Midlakes. The Indians walked away with an 8-5 victory over the Screaming Eagles on Wednesday.
Avery Close made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over eight innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Close was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Carmin Bond was excellent, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Another player making a difference was Hannah Chappell, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Red Jacket was able to grind out a solid win over Midlakes in their previous meeting on Wednesday, winning 8-5. Do the Indians have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Screaming Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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