Pensacola hasn't had much luck against Booker T. Washington recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Tigers will challenge the Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. Pensacola has given up an average of 16.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pensacola is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game on Monday. They came up short against Pensacola Catholic, falling 17-7.
Arieyanna Kirkland was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Booker T. Washington lost 26-8 to Baker on Monday. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lana Van Wyck made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Skylar Brown, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs.
Booker T. Washington's defeat dropped their record down to 4-19. As for Pensacola, their loss dropped their record down to 2-16.
Pensacola's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. The Tigers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Booker T. Washington, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Pensacola continue to outrun the ball?
Pensacola suffered a grim 15-8 defeat to Booker T. Washington when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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