Jasper is 9-1 against Southridge since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Jasper Wildcats will challenge the Southridge Raiders at 8:00 p.m. Jasper is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Jasper is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Evansville North just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Huskies by a score of 4-3. Jasper has not had much luck with Evansville North recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Olivia Young was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Southridge had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over Washington on Monday. Considering Southridge has won nine games by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Millie Hunter tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over 6.1 innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kenley Ferguson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamryn Allen, who went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Jasper's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-11. As for Southridge, they pushed their record up to 15-5 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jasper has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .457. However, it's not like Southridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jasper was able to grind out a solid victory over Southridge in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, winning 7-4. Does Jasper have another victory up their sleeve, or will Southridge turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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