The Clarksville Generals will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the Eastern Musketeers at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Clarksville is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Paoli a 12-0 shutout.
Aaliyah Watts made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Watts was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Clarksville got a massive performance out of Bailey Senior, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Courtney Austin was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with four runs, a triple, and a double.
Meanwhile, Eastern entered their tilt with Crothersville with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Tigers 21-0. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Eastern has managed all season.
Like Clarksville, Eastern also got a great game from a two-way player: Sidney Patton. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Patton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Patton was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Sahara Short was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Calloway, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Clarksville's record now sits at 7-14. As for Eastern, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-14.
Clarksville's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. Clarksville has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Eastern, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Clarksville continue to outrun the ball?
Clarksville came up short against Eastern in their previous meeting on Tuesday, falling 7-3. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Eastern's Bracie Jackson, who didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Now that Clarksville knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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