Princeton is 0-5 against Jasper since May of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Tigers will face off against the Wildcats at 11:00 a.m. Princeton has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Princeton is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They walked away with a 20-16 victory over Forest Park on Thursday. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Rangers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Kamryn Elliott was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, six runs, and four RBI. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April. Kassidy Whitehead also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Princeton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .592. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Jasper beat Evansville North 7-4 on Thursday.
Bryn Smith was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Young, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Laney Werner, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Princeton's record now sits at 6-15. As for Jasper, their record is now 15-10-1.
Princeton came up short against Jasper in their previous meeting back in March, falling 5-2. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
