Lexington will challenge Rogers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lexington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Lexington fell victim to Thrall and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. The shutout was out of character for the Eagles seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in February.
Meanwhile, Rogers was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-8 heartbreaker at the hands of C.H. Yoe. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since April 2, 2024.
Ariela Gutierrez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kinley Caldwell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Lexington's defeat dropped their record down to 15-7. As for Rogers, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Lexington was able to grind out a solid victory over Rogers in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, winning 8-5. Does Lexington have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rogers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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