The Luverne Tigers will square off against the Long Rebels at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
On Tuesday, Luverne came up short against Ariton and fell 9-4.
Luverne saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sarah Tanner-Baker, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Long can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They put the hurt on Pike Liberal Arts with a sharp 11-1 victory. The Rebels might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 16 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Anna Claire Free spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, Long got a big performance out of Kaylie Joseph, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Joseph a new career-high. Carlie Davis was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Long always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pike Liberal Arts only posted an OBP of .130.
Luverne has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7-1 record this season. As for Long, their win bumped their record up to 28-8.
Luverne couldn't quite get it done against Long in their previous matchup back in February as they fell 5-0. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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