Howard Tech is 0-3 against East Hamilton since March of 2024 but things could change on Tuesday. The Hustlin' Tigers will square off against the Hurricanes at 5:30 p.m. Howard Tech has given up an average of 12.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Howard Tech came up short against Chattanooga Central on Friday, falling 15-4.
Meanwhile, East Hamilton gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over Ooltewah. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Hurricanes.
Yulai Woodruff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on zero hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Katherine Woody, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Georgiana Kapo also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Howard Tech's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for East Hamilton, their record now sits at 9-6.
Howard Tech suffered a grim 20-2 defeat to East Hamilton when the teams last played back in March. Can the Hustlin' Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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