The Princeton Tigers will head out on the road to square off against the North Posey Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Princeton has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Princeton managed to slip by Pike Central the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Tigers came up short against the Chargers on Tuesday, falling 13-3. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Princeton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charli Kinder, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Kimberlyn Wood was another, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, North Posey posted their closest victory since May 28, 2024 on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Evansville Memorial 6-4. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Alyssa Heath was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
North Posey's record is now 6-3. As for Princeton, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Princeton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like North Posey struggles in that department as they've averaged .366. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Princeton might still be hurting after the 15-1 defeat they got from North Posey in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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