The Overhills Jaguars will take on the Pinecrest Patriots at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Overhills has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Overhills came up short against Union Pines on Monday, falling 12-2. The Jaguars have struggled against the Vikings recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Kaelyn Houston made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two triples and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Pinecrest didn't have quite enough to beat Montgomery Central on Monday and fell 22-21.
Leah Gordon and Tori Parks stepped up to the plate in a big way. Gordon went 4-for-8 with one home run, five runs, and three RBI, while Parks went 4-for-7 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run marked the first that Gordon has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Kaiya Todd, who got on base in five of her eight plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Pinecrest's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Overhills, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Overhills has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pinecrest struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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